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Waterfront Walk Out at the Homestead Resort- Available Year Round

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 226 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Glen Lake
    1 min walk
  • Little Glen Lake
    6 min walk
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
    5 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    50 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Walk Out at the Homestead Resort- Available Year Round

Relax in the sun on the beach; enjoy the waves and seagulls as they fly overhead. While luxuriating on the beach soak in the sights of the Manitou Islands (the lighthouse is lit at night!), the enormous Sleeping Bear dune, the billowing sails of yachts passing during the Chicago to Mackinac Race, and the great lake freighters making their way through the Manitou Passage. When staying at The Cabana you are welcome to use the beach walk over to Lake Michigan but you will not have access to the pool or other amenities.

Enjoy the early evening as the red sun slowly sinks into the blue waters of Lake Michigan. At night take your beach blanket and lie under the stars while listening to the gentle lap of the waves. From time to time you may see the Northern Lights! There are no lights at the beach to distract from the full majesty of the star lit night sky.

This air conditioned dream has a queen bed in the main room and a separate bathroom (shower only). The newly remodeled kitchen is fully equipped with a mini-fridge, stove top, all appliances and cookware, utensils, dishes, glassware and silverware. Linens and towels provided; you need only bring your personal effects and beach towels! New flat screen TV with cable TV and free Wi-Fi, too.

Enjoy coffee on the patio in the morning and wave to the kayakers making their way down the river while planning your day. Will you join them or pack a picnic for a leisurely day on the shore of Lake Michigan? You could take the M-22 tour and visit our sister communities of Empire, Leland, Lake Leelanau, Northport, Omena & Suttons Bay. All have their distinct charm with much to recommend them. Winery tours are an excellent way of seeing the county and sampling 'the grape' of some astonishing vintners. The Heritage Trail beckons with its 16 miles of paved hiking/biking/cross country skiing trails and you are minutes from the Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive with breathtaking vistas and welcoming picnic areas. Traverse City is only 25 minutes due east for a more 'cosmopolitan' experience but still with a northern Michigan vibe. And from gourmet to casual dining, there is something to tempt anyone's palate in Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties!

Go horseback riding, rent a boat on Big Glen lake, charter a fishing boat in the hunt for wild salmon, hike countless trails, pick some fresh cherries or blueberries, visit local farmer's markets, take in some live entertainment, try your luck at the casino, take in a movie at one of the last drive-ins in the country, visit the Manitou Islands via ferry, attend a local festival...the list goes on and on. There is something for every interest in our corner of Paradise!

Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.

Please note that this home is rented for your quiet enjoyment. Due to liability reasons, township rules and insurance policies, day guests are not permitted without expressed permissions from Management. Guest capacity for the home is NOT to be exceeded at any time. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.

We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly.

Other Amenities:
Air Conditioning: Yes
Pets: No
Smoking: No
Parties: No
Fireworks: No
Wifi: Yes

Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Glen Lake. A kitchen and a balcony/patio are available in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony or patio
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
This condo offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Glen Arbor condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Northland Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge (mini)
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 277 sq ft (26 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Waterfront Walk Out at the Homestead Resort- Available Year Round Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol J., scottsdale arizona usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabana
Bare Bones place but very adequate For one. Great location. Surprised, no hair dryer!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location on Lake Michigan
We had a great week in this clean, well furnished, and conveniently located condo in the Homestead, Glen Arbor. Check in and check out were easy. The property manager provided clear directions for everything and helpful suggestions for nearby attractions, dining, etc. The beach access is a short walk, large, and clean. The property has secure parking and great walking-hiking options. Glen Arbor has a wealth of great dining, kayaking, biking, entertainment options with more wineries, distilleries, lighthouses, and Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dune within short driving distances. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little getaway
Very close to the beach, a great place for a special occasion. Very clean and nearly everything you need. The grounds are very well cared for and are absolutely gorgeous. Nice little restaurants on site too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Walk right out to the beach or to a shallow stream for kayaking or tubing. Small and functional studio kitchen. Great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on earth.
Absolutely beautiful location. Have stayed at the homestead multiple times and never have a bad thing to say. This unit is small and quaint. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Prudence, Holland

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were disappointed with the place because the mattress was worn out as well as the pillows. The top blanket and pillow shams were circa 1980’s. We don’t watch tv but it was the size of a computer monitor. A small couch would have been nice but the only other furniture was a small table and chairs. The patio had two filthy plastic chairs which we took a pass on. The place has great potential unfortunately investing in a good bed, bedding , furniture is not a priority. I’m sorry I had to write this instead of a better review.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and perfect location
We loved the location of the condo which was steps from Lake Michigan. Watching the sunset was a bonus each night. We had to unexpectedly cut our trip short. And I didn’t expect a full refund but a percentage back would have been nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tall Timber B1
Nice cozy place right on Lake Michigan. It's a small bare bones studio room with a bathroom/shower, but it suits its purpose and can't be beat for location. It was clean, well cared for and everything functioned perfectly. Property managers were great to work with. Had a small issue getting in the gate initially but they answered the phone immediately after hours and took care of the problem instantly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Directions to the unit were spot on. The unit was very clean, quiet, and well appointed. Very short driving distance to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M., Commerce Twp Mi 48390

Liked: Cleanliness
Glen Arbor Revisit
Saw this studio unit for rent and it worked out great, communication was spot on. Place was clean and with the weather almost perfect we enjoyed our stay with no issues. If we plan a trip back we will definitely rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access
Overall the property and location are great. We loved the fact that there was a walkout onto the beach area and very easy access to lake Michigan. Glen Arbor is a lovely town and we really enjoyed the wonderful restaurants and shops. The Michigan Chicken salad at Cherry Republic was awesome!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Can’t beat the location and cozy spot for two!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew O.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was quiet and nice.
We enjoyed our time on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We had a few extra family members join us at the Homestead and the Cabana worked out perfect to house our extra couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at the Cabana
Staying at the Cabana was stress free and easy. Cute little place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Love the Homestead! My parents owned a Homestead property they stayed in each summer for years, and we have rented a few Homestead properties in the past. We knew this one was small but it was just what we needed. All was clean and the kitchen was fine to cook our breakfasts. Weather didn't cooperate for us but we still very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

T K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pricey but good
We had a good experience. Pros: Very clean, the unit is pretty updated (although the building is from the 70s), and the beach was less than a minute walk away. Cons: The door lock was tricky to lock and the bathroom closet door was broken. If you’re looking to spend a lot of time at the beach it is worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Things needed fixing
When I checked in and open the closet door to hang up some clothes the door Started to fall on me. I called the company right away and he said oh I’ll get somebody out in a few days. So I never hung up my clothes I never use that closet. That’s why I gave it a poor rating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathew O.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s nice
We stayed 3 nights everything was sufficient. Large room, small table, basic kitchen. We needed for nothing. We were steps away from lake MI. It was our first time using an airb&b rather than staying at the homestead. It was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay in Glen Arbor, MI
This was a nice property and close to Lake Michigan with a beautiful beach. The property was neat and tidy and totally served our purpose.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip up north
Small but good for our needs. Good location for going to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sarah H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fragrance so strong we had to leave
We checked in later in the evening and quickly realized that there was a very strong fragrance in the condo. We knew we wouldn’t be able to sleep with it so we tried switching the blankets and sheets with new ones provided in the condo. The smell was still too strong and our clothes were then covered in it as well. We ended up searching for a hotel and driving 45 away. VRBO had us on hold for 20 minutes and then hung up on us at 2 in the morning so we gave up on that. The next morning we needed to either check out of our hotel or book another night and we hadn’t heard from anyone yet so we booked another night. Shortly after, the condo messaged and offered to refund one night and change the bedding. They explained that there was a strong bacon smell and they had tried to cover it up with fragrance (big red flag if you try to cover smells instead of cleaning). We explained that we had already tried changing the bedding and it didn’t help and had already needed to book another night at the hotel so we were at a least owed one more nights refund. We didn’t get a response after that.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Eva R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
like camping
no place to put your clothing, closet is full of brooms shovels (cleaning) equipment and winter bed stuff, same for the 5 shelf metal rag, which is full of winter bed covers or TV equipment. On the bed are senseless many pillows which have to go somewhere. Cleanliness???? Im still not sure why we have to pay $125.00 for cleaning. The stepping stones in the back are overgrown by weeds. This is way overpriced, for what it is....
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for access to the beach and lake activity. It was nice to have the walkout option, but unfortunate that the lower level has no view of lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Roberta P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beach
Small space comfortable for one. Contact person very responsive to concerns over condition of bed and linens. All very clean except bed. Good location, close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021