One Summer week just opened up! Vacation on the sandy beach of Lake Michigan!

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Family time ......makes your heart smile.

Located directly on the White Sand Beaches of Lake Michigan!

Lake Michigan with Manitou Islands in the distance.

S'mores cooked over a beach fire - priceless family time!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Glen Arbor, MI

Crystal River4 min walk
Glen Lake6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore12 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Homestead Resort - Prime location steps to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Meticulously maintained and completely renovated, this property is absolutely stunning. Featuring a gorgeous mahogany picture window overlooking Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands. Your Home away from Home -- only better because it's on the Beach!

This 2 Bedroom (full bedrooms -- no lofts), 1.5 Bath ground-level end unit offers all the amenities of home including a full kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, full size refrigerator; large flat screen TV; stereo; high speed wireless internet, and full size washer & dryer. Sleeps up to 6 with a king size bed in the master suite, two twin beds in the second bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa (with an air over coil mattress for ultimate comfort). Kitchen is equipped with all the amenities of home! Not just the bare essentials found in most rental properties.

This property offers quiet relaxation just steps from the walk out porch to the white sand beaches of Lake Michigan. Glen Arbor is a brisk walk or short drive and offers shopping, dining and entertainment. Nearby activities include Canoeing /Kayaking on the Crystal River, tennis, pickleball & basketball at the newly opened park in Glen Arbor; hiking on the trails of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, camping & hiking on North and South Manitou Islands, fishing, sailing, golfing, cycling and much more. Please note: BEACH CLUB MEMBERSHIP AMENITIES are NOT included in this rental.

So, whether you’re looking to soak up the sun on the beach; view a breathtaking sunset from the walk-out deck; roast S’mores over a beach fire; explore the lakeshore and its many adventurous activities; or take in the Glen Arbor night life - - there’s something for everyone!

Please Note: No Pets are Allowed. Smoking is allowed on the deck ONLY. Evidence during post rental inspection that smoking has occurred inside the condo will result in forfeiture of the security deposit to allow for a more extensive cleaning/deodorizing.

Keywords: Condominium, Lake Front, Beach, Homestead , Glen Arbor

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this condo 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 Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

Crystal River - 4 min walk
Glen Lake - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 7 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - ‬3 min drive
‪Boone Dock's - ‬3 min drive
‪Arts Tavern - ‬3 min drive
‪Cherry Republic - ‬3 min drive
‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One Summer week just opened up! Vacation on the sandy beach of Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One Summer week just opened up! Vacation on the sandy beach of Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One Summer week just opened up! Vacation on the sandy beach of Lake Michigan!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is One Summer week just opened up! Vacation on the sandy beach of Lake Michigan! located?

Situated on the beach, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

28 May 2024

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

Cute and Cozy

Great view and proximity to the lake. Serene area. Love Glen Arbor!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

15 July 2023

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

Another great week at Wilderness 15

This condo is right on the water and the kids can walk off the balcony into the sand heading to the beach. It’s clean and the host of so gracious. She has everything you need to feel right at home away from home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 June 2023

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

Restful Vacation

The view from the property was stunning even with the smoke from the Canadian fires. The condos was very clean and had everything we needed. THe furniture was extremely comfortable. We loved being in the middle of nature

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick I.

7 Aug 2022

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful time at Wendy’s property. Everything was as advertised. The location was amazing! My kids loved being able to walk right on to the beach every morning and evening. The condo was very close to the restaurants of Glen Arbor and hiking trails of Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

31 July 2022

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

Pure Michigan

I returned to this area after 25 years to the same refreshing water, quality condo, fresh air and cherries, of course! It was the first time I brought my family. Our 12 year old daughter and nine-year-old twin boys fell in love with it as did my husband. So we will be returning. Our host was actually up in the area and was able to help us out with a few things. She was so wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

23 July 2022

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

Awesome trip!

Fantastic.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Branden L., Grand Rapids, Mi

21 July 2022

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

Great condo for smaller families or couples

Great location with easy access to the beach. In general, we have enjoyed the proximity of Homestead condos to Glen Arbor and many other things we enjoy for 25+ years. This condo has a nice, open kitchen and living area with great views and a good size deck we enjoyed. The decks/balconies in some of the other areas of condos at the Homestead are quite small, so this was a real plus. Wilderness condos also have access to fire pits on the beach which we enjoyed. Bedrooms were comfortable with a nice king bed in one and twin beds in the other. The weather got a little hot for part of our stay and the fans that were provided did a great job keeping the condo comfortable. The Wifi was fast/strong and the kitchen had everything we needed. We didn't have any issues and the one time we contacted Wendy she was very responsive and friendly. We would definitely come back to this condo in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri D.

31 May 2022

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

This location is really wonderful, literally steps away from beach.

Our timing was pretty good. We arrived a few days before Memorial weekend. To start, it was a quiet town and we enjoyed the beach practically all to ourselves. Then Friday brought in the crowds. However, in our little peace of heaven, you hardly knew until you went into the business district. Glen Arbor (and nearby towns) has so many things offer. Especially if you love nature. Would definitely visit again! Our family was made up of parents and two teenage girls. The fit was just right.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

21 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful Vacation Haven

Wendy is a wonderful host and obviously takes great pride in the maintenance of her family vacation spot. The condo is well-stocked and has everything one would need for a short stay. It is comfortable, clean and the outside porch area is a great place to chill and enjoy the lake view and most importantly, the magical sunset. I will definitely be coming back ....

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fawn M.

3 July 2021

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

Very nice

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

3 Aug 2020

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

Perfect family vacation

Wendy’s place is perfect for a family vacation. There was so much to do the and the location couldn’t be better. The condo is well equipped and comfortable. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Sandusky, ohio

11 Sept 2019

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

Hidden gem on upper michigan

Great condo, quiet and clean neighborhood on the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

19 Aug 2019

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

Disliked: Communication

Loved our week at The Wilderness Condo

The VIEW was spectacular. Any time spend in the condo we spent on the deck. Loved eating breakfast and sometimes lunch on this wonderful deck. Location - we love the Leelanau Peninsula and Lake Michigan and we had access to all of our favorite places from your condo. Would love to come back next year. Did not mean to give 1 star to property manager. Did not have contact.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B.

10 Aug 2019

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

Awesome family vacation on Lake Michigan!

I don’t think you can beat this location. There is so much to do in the area, and it is beautiful. Having the shores of Lake Michigan as our front porch and playground for the kids, and staring across the lake at the dunes and islands in the distance, are images I will always fondly recall. The pictures of the unit are accurate and so is this description. We had friends who stayed in a different area of the Homestead. Their unit was more updated on the inside, but our location was much better (more private, easier access to the beach and less congested). Thank you Wendy for sharing your rental with us-I think we will be looking to return in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

14 July 2019

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

Beautiful views, great location, and right on the water.

Just minutes from downtown Glen Arbor, a few steps from the back deck to the lakeshore, and a cozy lake home experience with all of the amenities.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thad C.

8 July 2019

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

Beautiful Location

We had a wonderful week staying at Wilderness 15 in Glen Arbor! The view was amazing and the beach was just steps away from the porch. We rented bikes and explored the town and the trails. Kayaking the Crystal River was really fun too! The condo is charming and comfortable for 4 adults. The owner is very kind and super helpful! Thank you so much!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

8 Oct 2018

Beautiful view and well appointed condo

Quiet community and nearly private beach. The owner was so gracious when I called her with questions. We love this area and can't wait to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

26 Aug 2018

Well-appointed condo on the beach at Glen Arbor.

The condo had everything we needed and the beach access was fantastic. We also loved the patio and often ate out there. The beds were not too comfortable, however. The kitchen worked great and the layout was good. So much to do in the area and this place is a great home base. We would absolutely come here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

21 Aug 2018

Great place for kids

I brought my daughters, aged 5 & 9, to stay for a week and they had a great time. Playing on the beach, exploring the crystal river, riding their bikes; it was all a huge adventure for them. Hanging out at the fire pit and watching the sunset was a favorite of mine. We'll be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Meghan B.

20 Sept 2014

Great Time, Great Location!

Our family enjoyed an amazing time at your condo. It was clean, the owners were AMAZINGLY helpful when we had a bit of an emergency. Also their local support staff was outstanding and the place was perfect for our family. The listing and pictures presented are accurate. We kyaked on the crystal river, we took the hike you suggested, spent A LOT of time at the beach, enjoyed the bonfire pit, and even did some night fishing on the beach - yes the fish were jumping! I would recommend this place!