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Glen Arbor, walk to town, theater, pool table, 60 game arcade

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Bear Haven -established 2017!
Exterior
Adirondack chairs for sitting on the front porch
Grass in back yard for playing lawn games
Kan Jam and bean bag toss game available for use

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Glen Arbor, MI
  • Glen Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - lower level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Glen Arbor, walk to town, theater, pool table, 60 game arcade

Good Morning America has deemed Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor as the most beautiful place in America. Bear Haven is a 4 bedroom/3 bath home (sleeps 8) located less than a half mile from Lake Michigan. The interior of the home consists of wall to ceiling white pine with custom made log furniture to give you that "Up North" feel. This three level home has a loft upstairs (Queen). The main floor has a master suite (Queen) along with a second bedroom (Queen) and full bath. The living room has a gas fireplace and a 50 inch flat screen TV and DVD player. Wireless internet and air conditioning are also included. The dining room, fully equipped kitchen and living room are open which makes this home great for entertaining. There is a large deck directly off of the dining room with a gas fireplace and comfortable patio furniture creating a private outdoor space. The downstairs area of this home consists of another bedroom (Queen/twin bunks), full bathroom and a recreation room. The recreation room has a pool table and a 120 inch projection TV to watch your favorite movies and sporting contests.

If you love the outdoors, Bear Haven is just minutes away from some of the best hikes in all of Michigan including Empire Bluffs, Pyramid Point, Dune Climb, Pierce Stocking Drive and Sleeping Bear Point. Alligator Hill trail head is right in our back yard along with the Heritage Trail where you can bike, run walk for miles within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. The Crystal River is less than a half mile away where you can rent kayaks and tubes.

A few things to note:
1. We do not allow animals of any kind.
2. We have a maximum of 8 guests, unauthorized guests not allowed.
3. Please park only in the garage or driveway. Guests to have no more than 4 vehicles.
4. We do have exterior security cameras that cover the entrances. One by the front door and one by the rear door. Aside from security, the purpose of the cameras is to monitor our trash as bears occasionally make a mess.

Property manager

Kevin & Gina

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Any age will enjoy!
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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
No smoking/vaping on the property please.

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cabin is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Glen Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blu - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Glen Arbor, walk to town, theater, pool table, 60 game arcade pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Glen Arbor, walk to town, theater, pool table, 60 game arcade?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glen Arbor, walk to town, theater, pool table, 60 game arcade?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glen Arbor, walk to town, theater, pool table, 60 game arcade located?

This family-friendly Glen Arbor cabin is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Glen Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Awesome Glen Arbor Home

Wonderful property! Cozy, very clean, and well appointed! We couldn't have been happier with the rental and the excellent communication with our host. Check-in was a breeze, and we will happily attempt to rebook any time we are back in Glen Arbor!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Couples Getaway

Very clean property close to the shops in Glen Arbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Great location and fantastic home

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. The house was large and allowed for everyone to spread out. The neighborhood was very quiet and n perfectly located. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

5 night vacation

Immensely beautiful! Well kept, supreme location to beach great food and trails! Great for kids and families...will definitely stay again! Easy check in safe neighborhood and check put process!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

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

Great Place in a Wonderful Location!

Bear Haven is the perfect place to stay when in the Glen Arbor area. Plenty of room and amenities in the house for the perfect family gathering. Walking distance to the restaurants and wine tasting in town, pickleball in the park, and to the Alligator Hill trail for a nice hike. A short car ride to everything else the area has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Beautiful home, great location

Had a great time, saw some wild life in back yard. Two big bucks came out plus a bobcat. Great location for what we was doing, golfing and wine tasting. Loved the house, beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Great location

Short walk to anywhere in downtown Glen Arbor. So convenient to be able to walk and not have to fight for parking spaces. The house is beautifully furnished and decorated and very well equipped with towels, kitchen, utensils, etc.. The owners are very responsive to any questions you might have. We had no problems at all, just a lot of fun. There is an extensive backyard with a grill and a fire pit that our young adults enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Angelique B.

Beautiful house with odd smell in basement.

Overall this house is beautiful and in a wonderful location. There is an odd smell in the basement that makes that space (TV/pool table/1bed/bath) difficult to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Kristi S.

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

Wonderful location and very helpful owners.

The cleanliness was 4/5 and the locations was wonderful. The owners were prompt whenever any issues arose. There were some left over almonds in and around the couch from probably another guest which we just giggled about and cleaned up. The grill was really dirty so I wouldn’t plan on cooking food on it but everything else was really super nice. The grill was really our only bummer as we packed a lot of grill foods. The location was beautiful and the home was super nice and well kept. This was our first stay and it was a great first choice!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane A., Vicksburg Michigan

High School Girl Friends Weekend

Beautiful home walking distance to Glen Arbor. Clean and well furnished. I would recommend and would return. The Campfire area is amazing. Would suggest more lighting. One of our girls didn’t realize there were steps and she almost fell into the campfire. We all laughed after we realized she was fine😂 We left you tree ornaments and hung them on the sweet pine tree. Thank you we really enjoyed your home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jorg F.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We loved everything this home had to offer! Our initial plans were to ski and the location was just minutes from Homestead Ski Resort. Unfortunately weather did not cooperate (no snow!) so we ventured out to some cute area towns instead. Highly recommend Hop Lot in Suttons Bay. They have cozy igloos in the winter and fun atmosphere. The pizza at Cherry Public House was also a win! Back at Bear Haven, we had everything we needed (and more) for some quality family time together. We played some pool, watched a movie on the big screen, played games (there was a large assortment provided), played some classic video games (PacMan and Frogger were the faves) and the kitchen was well stocked for all of our dining needs. This three-level cozy home provided everyone their own space and beds were very comfortable. On a side note, we left something valuable behind and the owners went above and beyond to get it returned to us. We are very grateful! We will definitely be back... perhaps in the summer next time! We give Bear Haven FIVE stars! Thank you, Kevin and Gina!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

So Many Amenities at Bear Haven!

This property was wonderful for a getaway with our family. Everything is clean, comfortable, and well kept. Lots of seating, beds were great, the yard with fire pit and games and the basement with pool and arcade were awesome. The kitchen was stocked well but also allowed room for our groceries, high chair etc already there was convenient. The location is walking distance to a beautiful park, Cherry Republic, and all of Glen Arbor. Glen Arbor is loaded with charm. The short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes is a big plus. The view there cannot be beat. Kevin and Gina are fast and helpful communicators. This is a beautiful and relaxing getaway spot and we would absolutely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M., Downers Grove IL

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

So much family fun

The house was perfect it was very clean. The location is great. You can walk to all the restaurants, grocery store, shops and Lake Michigan. The location is very private and tucked away from M22. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds were very comfortable. We used the gas grill which was great. The pool table and arcade table in the basement was fun. We enjoyed the big projector screen in the basement. Thank you for providing the baby essentials (pack and play and high chair) Every afternoon the deer would come visit us. Everyone had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Family Getaway

We loved our stay at Bear Haven. It was a beautiful home with a peaceful setting, yet close to town to walk. We loved the little details within as well as how comfortable we felt staying there. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Ladies getaway

Everything was very nice and roomy. Everything that we needed was there. We enjoyed just hanging out on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona L., Hindhead, UK

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

Bear Haven

We all enjoyed our stay very comfortable and plenty of space for the family including 2 toddlers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

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

Perfect getaway weekend!

This is a beautiful home in a great location. The owners were very welcoming, the house was very clean, and the amenities were outstanding. We would rent this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Excellent property!

Property was beautiful! Location was great for all of the things we wanted to visit. Enjoyed the wildlife in the yard and privacy. Needed a few more hand towels and boxes of tissues, but we made due. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation Up North

Bear Haven was everything we needed and then some. There were 6 adults who stayed at Bear Haven. We were able to book and communicate with the owners with ease. It had everything we needed and there was plenty of room. It is at a wonderful location and within walking distance to Glen Arbor. We couldn’t have asked for a better family vacation up north!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara K., Chicago, IL

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

Perfect Gem!

We absolutely love this cabin. It is truly the perfect stepping off point for Up North adventuring. The backyard and fire pit area are just perfect. The house is cozy, comfortable and so well stocked. The kitchen has everything you'd need. Our 3 kids (13, 10, and 6) love the basement area with the fun pool table and barrel arcade games. The massive projector TV down there is laos a huge hit. Gina is very responsive and provides many recommendations and answered all of our questions in a super timely fashion. Check in and out were so simple. We hope to be back again!! Thank you so much Gina and Kevin!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill L., Mason, Mi

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

Bear Haven

We were very impressed by the location, cleanliness and overall beauty of this property. Well done Gina and Kevin!! Although it rained for the majority of our trip, we had plenty to keep us entertained. We look forward to visiting "Bear Haven" again. The Lattig family
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pepper B., Wadsworth, Ohio

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

Memorable Visit

Such a cute little town and felt like I was living amongst the trees and nature. The scenery in the area is tops!!! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

The best getaway!

We ventured out to Michigan with another family for a getaway and Bear Haven did not disappoint! Kevin & Gina were so nice to tell us everything Glen Arbor had to offer. The town is super cute and just a short walk away. This house is great for kids and adults of all ages! We will come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

john E.

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

Amazing

Place had plenty room, clean, great location, very clean. Will use this location again

10/10 Excellent

kaylie v.

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

Great Place!

True to the pictures and description! Great location! House was very clean, and kitchen was stocked with nice appliances and cookware. Definitely recommended!

About the host

Hosted by Kevin & Gina

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Our family has enjoyed Glen Arbor and Leelanau County for years. Our hope is to create a place to stay that you will always remember and want to come back to. Vacations are about memories and our hope is that this place supplies you with memories for a lifetime.

Please note: We do not allow animals of any kind

Why they chose this property

We love being in the village and have everything we need without ever getting into a car. We can go hiking, biking on the Heritage Trail, kayaking and swimming all within walking distance. Then after a full day of activity we can come back to our property and feel like we are miles away with the National Park in our backyard.

Languages:

English