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A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a driveway. - Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home (Glen Arbor)
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows offering a view of trees and water, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating. - Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home (Glen Arbor)
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a glass coffee table, and a blue armchair. - Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home (Glen Arbor)
A wooden dock with two chairs extending into a lake, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background. - Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home (Glen Arbor)
An aerial view of a tennis court complex surrounded by trees, with a building adjacent to the courts. - Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home (Glen Arbor)
Consider a stay at Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home

  • Northern Michigan is the premier destination for your next family/friend adventure. This property sits on the west shore of Big Glen like right off the narrows and is available for weekly rentals in the summer Sunday to Sunday. The 100 feet of beachfront across M22, beckons you to the blue waterfront, where you can enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, picnics, and ending the day around the warmth of the fire pit on star lit evenings.

    The large lake front windows showcase Big Glen’s myriad clear, blue water & sunrise views, which can be enjoyed from inside the house or sitting on the deck drinking your coffee in the morning. Features include: 4 bedrooms, 3 Full baths, stunning stone fireplace, and large fully stocked kitchen. (see pictures, video and floor plan for more details)

    The location is perfection and only a short distance away from a variety of Northern Michigan activities. Sleeping Bear Dune National Park is a quick drive away which will provide hours of entertainment and wonder. The quaint town of Glen Arbor is a couple miles down the road for you to enjoy the many restaurants, shops, and galleries . In addition there are places to rent bikes, as well as kayaks for trips down the Crystal River. There are also a couple of marinas in town where you could rent a boat for the day or longer! A little bit further up the Lake Michigan coast you can stop by Port Oneida, Fishtown, and countless other places to enjoy everything Leelanau County has to offer, the beauty around every corner is breathtaking. And don't forget while walking the coast line to look for little treasures such as seaglass and petoskey stones!

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About the area

Located in Glen Arbor, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Glen Arbor travel guide
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • A kayak on calm water with a cloudy sky above.
    Glen Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A lakeside park with trees, chairs, and a boat on the water.
    Little Glen Lake
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a clear blue sea, and a forested hill in the background.
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach and clear blue waters.
    Crystal River
    4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • A porch leading to a beach with a cloudy sky.
    Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cherry Republic
    3 min drive
  • Art's Tavern
    3 min drive
  • Boonedocks
    3 min drive
  • River Club Glen Arbor
    4 min drive
  • Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor holiday home is steps from Glen Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little Glen Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house. It was clean and spacious and well stocked with everything we needed and more! Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10! From toiletry and games to kitchen utensils and outdoor equipment, this home is fully equipped with everything you need for a perfect weekend at the lake. Conveniently located near all things Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Sparklingly clean. GORGEOUS view. The host was responsive, helpful, and made the entire experience seamless. Home was exactly as described. We loved the numerous hang out areas inside, large kitchen, spacious deck, private dock, fire pit and paddleboards. This is truly one of the best vacation rentals we've stayed in. We would return in a heartbeat; in fact, we never wanted to leave! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well decorated, comfortable, family friendly, beautiful lake view and lake front firepit with seating, paddle boards, and more. This large home had spectacular view from deck, inside house, and the location was perfect. plenty of space for us all to spread out or be together. Kitchen had everything needed and the grills were great too. We are already considering a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Property!

Perfect property for 12 friends at an up north wedding! Direct lake access and beautiful house with everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ironman Michigan 70.3 Group House

This house was incredible! Glen Arbor is magical and this house offers lots of space, an incredible view of Glen Lake and easy access to its' magically blue waters as well! Josh was extremely responsive and helpful. We are hoping to stay here for next year's race as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay for our family birthday celebration. Although we live in northern Michigan, we had never been to the Leelanau Peninsula, so we had great fun exploring. Highlights included Leland/Fish Town where the huge salmon were quite visible leaping up stream, and Hop Lot brew garden. The three levels of the home provided ample space for playing games and joining each other. If the weather had been warmer, we certainly would’ve enjoyed spending time on the lake. Josh was very quick to respond to my few questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glen Arbor area golf trip

A group of 12 friends rented this property for a golf trip in the Glen Arbor area. The house was perfect for our group. Plenty of beds/space for all of us. After golf we could all hang out on the top deck of the house. A few from our group jumped in the water after golf to relax as well. Overall a great experience, and if we go back to the area again for golfing, I will be checking if this house is available and rent from Josh again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 Stars Fantastic Girls Weekend

I can’t say enough good things about this Glen Lake home! The house was immaculate! Comfortable beds and linens! So much room for everyone! We were there for a girls weekend and felt so lucky we found this gem! The kitchen was so organized and clean! I wasn’t sure how I would like having to cross the road to reach the water, but it was perfectly fine! Beautiful views made it easy to sit back and relax! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

STOP Hammock Time :)

Our idea of a vacation is tons of downtime and this is a wonderful space to wind down. Morning coffee sitting on the dock, an evening drink on the deck, or a cozy night in watching a movie. It is a great location, about 2 miles into Glen Arbor, same to Sleeping Bear Dunes, many local beaches, farm stands, ice cream (so much ice cream), and water, water, water. The views are amazing. Our family of four had plenty of space, but the home could easily accommodate a couple families. We loved our time Up North and look forward to returning again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Plenty of space-Gorgeous views of the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family. Plenty of space and had everything we needed! The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were nice and cool at night. There were so many beach toys and plenty of beach towels. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you would need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible visit

Lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spot on the lake was amazing! It accommodated our entire group of 11: nine adults and two children. The house was stocked well with the necessities as well as additional items one needs when arriving at a rental. It was pleasantly surprising! The vaulted ceilings and the three floor layout provided an expansive feel with the eleven of us which I so appreciated. We love the lake, the water sports and the equipment provided by the renters. 10 out of 10!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

The amount of space in the house was perfect for our group, especially the large kitchen. The house was beautifully decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our group.

Easy rental to enjoy the area. Beautiful space. Kitchen and dining were spacious for our group. Nearby park was a plus. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly situated house for a family get together (8 adults, 6 kids). Multiple rooms and extra mattresses made for comfy sleeping quarters for adults and kids alike. Kitchen is well stocked with pantry staples (salt, pepper, olive oils, additional seasonings). Numerous blankets, beach towels and bathroom towels made for less laundry and buckets allowed for easy transport to the lake. We rented a speedboat and it was delivered to the property for docking. Owner was prompt with providing address and responding about options for securing the boat which allowed for a seamless process.The property does require crossing M22 to reach the lake, but we encountered no issues. Garage is stocked with life vests, paddle-board, chairs and a host of other beach/lake toys. Would rent again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than expected!

Beautiful Glen Lake property with a well stocked home! Made our stay comfortable and memorable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Owners

Great home! Wonderful kitchen. Clean, comfortable. Great owners, welcome gifts a nice feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As a returning family of four, we were looking forward to our time at Glen Lake. As before, it did not disappoint. If you like a comfortable home, with all the necessary amenities, enjoy sitting dockside, paddleboarding, laying in a hammock, s'mores by the lake, then this is your spot.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip Down Memory Lane

Two families loved this home for our Glen Lake reunion. The accommodations were perfect, the weather not so much but the fall colors were exquisite! We were comfortable, warm and the kitchen had everything we needed for our meals. We had such a good time, we might make this reunion an annual affair!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! We had an 11 month old, and 9 adults and all slept comfortably. The 11 month old slept upstairs and no one could hear her when she cried overnight/early in the morning. All the beach extras and towels were very nice to have. The host was responsive to questions asked. 100% would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Visit

We loved this home. College friends with all of our kids, just perfect for us. Ability to paddle board, kayak, swim. They even provided extra boards for us to use so our entire group had enough water toys to enjoy. We also brought a jet ski, nice dock. If you have a boat the water is too shallow to get to dock, would have to moor it. We cooked a lot for a large crowd and the kitchen was well stocked with most hardware we needed. Glad I brought my huge pot to cook for a large group. Mr. May was very timely with responses. You do need to cross M22 to get to the lake, you would need to keep an eye on very young kids. The lake was perfection and the Glen Arbor location is close enough to drive to Traverse City too. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a nice vacation but a few things we were not happy with. The house is on a busy road and you have to cross that road to get to the dock and lake. It’s not lakefront like the pictures show it’s across the street from the lake. The night we tried to use the grill it caught on fire and ruined everything we had on the grill, looked like it wasn’t cleaned. And the back door didn’t lock, the host tried to tell us it did and he didn’t have any problems but we couldn’t get it to lock the entire week. We stayed there. And we had eight people in our family. If no one could get that to lock there is a problem. When we told the host about the issues that we had, he tried to have an excuse for everything and acted like he really didn’t care which is very disappointing to us considering we rented that house for a week for our family. The town was cute, lake was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect getaway stay!

I invited my friends to come up to Glen Arbor for my 30th birthday. This home was beyond what we could have imagined! In my opinion the pictures of the living areas seem smaller than what they really are! The house was so spacious and perfect for our weekend stay. It was a little chilly by the water so we stayed on the deck and the wind was blocked perfectly! We had a picnic brunch by the water and enjoyed the fire pit to warm up. The owners have thought out all the details for you to have the perfect up north stay! Highly recommend. I wish we could have stayed another day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022