Wally & Jane's Waterfront Home near Glen Arbor

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Maple City, MI

Glen Lake
‪3 min walk‬
Crystal River
‪8 min drive‬
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
‪16 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

guest 1

1 King Bed

guest 2 & Loft

1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ready for 2024 Season Rental's:
The last two weeks of June, month of July and first two weeks of August will be weekly rentals only, Saturday to Saturday.
Check-in time: 4:00PM
Check-out time: 10:00AM
No pet policy

Surrond yourself by all that Leelanau has to offer in this lovely home situated just outside Glen Arbor on Brooks Lake (no motorized boats allowed) with a sprawling deck, crackling fire pit, and views of Glen Lake. The home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a loft, and the Highest speed internet for all of your streaming and business needs.
Located near Sleeping Bear Dunes National park and The Heritage Bike Trail, This home is perfect for families, groups and year round fun! Come relax and enjoy all that Leelanau County has to offer!
Whether you seek pristine beaches, water sports, hiking, art and music, majestic sunsets, golf, wine tours, local breweries, boutique shopping,, award winning restaurants or just an overall perfect place for a vacation get-away, our unique Up North locale offers something for everyone. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, stretching 22 miles from Empire to Good Harbor Bay, is a fantastic way to take in the scenery by foot, bike, snowshoe or ski with convenient rentals right out of Glen Arbor village. Rent a boat or jet ski (we have no boats for rent) for a fun-filled day on nearby Little and Big Glen Lakes boasting brilliant blue water, sand bars with views of the dunes and Alligator Hill....or grab a charter from Captain Bob and catch fresh salmon out of Lake Michigan for dinner!

Just 4 miles to charming Glen Arbor Village which hosts several restaurants, art galleries, boutique shopping, grocery store, post office, gas station, hardware store and public park with tennis courts, basketball court and playground. Kayak rentals are available in Glen Arbor and we are very close to Crystal River for a fun day. Hop onto the famous M-22 highway dotted with quaint villages, wineries, Lake Michigan beaches and National Park Trails or head into Traverse City for "urban" amenities.

Consider visiting in our shoulder seasons for breathtaking fall color touring and exhilarating winter outdoor recreation offering skiing snow-shoeing, faty tire biking, ince fishing, snowmobiling and more!

Wally & Janes on Brooks Lake is the prefect place for a family vacation or corporate retreat!

The last two weeks of June, month of July and first two weeks of August will be weekly rentals only, Saturday to Saturday.
Check-in time: 4:00PM
Check-out time: 10:00AM

Property manager

Dave Brown

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

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Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Maple City, MI

What's nearby

Glen Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Crystal River - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Little Glen Lake - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Peg Town Station - ‬11 min drive
‪Cherry Republic - ‬8 min drive
‪Arts Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪Boone Dock's - ‬8 min drive
‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wally & Jane's Waterfront Home near Glen Arbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wally & Jane's Waterfront Home near Glen Arbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wally & Jane's Waterfront Home near Glen Arbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wally & Jane's Waterfront Home near Glen Arbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glen Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Crystal River. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lime Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Pam N.

4 Sept 2024

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

Stay close to Glen Arbor

Great location to the dunes, easy check-in, nice house for the most part. The master bedroom windows facing the lake have no shades & it’s a bit creepy & being on vacation we didn’t want to wake up with the sun. The lighting in Master has bright spotlights that shine directly in your eyes. We were disappointed that the small lake is actually a bog.No instructions, except for WiFi written on a napkin. Overall it was ok, but we thought it might feel a bit more high end as we had hoped for, on our wedding anniversary.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judy F.

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Overall our experience was very nice. It's a very beautiful place and setting. We enjoyed ourselves despite the fact that we were there for a wedding which we needed an iron, it was listed but we couldn't find one. When I contacted the host I was told there wasn't one. It's a very expensive area and I was told that the hardware store might have one. Luckily they did. When we contacted the host about the incovenience of having to purchase an iron there was no response. On Sunday night I sent a message to the host asking for reimbursement for the cost of the iron and offered to leave the iron. Finally on Monday morning, after not hearing back from the host since Friday morning, I was told to leave my address with them and they would mail me a check. I left the iron in good faith and it's been over 2 weeks and I have not received a check from them.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

2 Sept 2024

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

Great House

We loved this house! Some of the furniture has been updated since the photos were taken which was a nice surprise. The location was perfect for us. Would love to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

25 Aug 2024

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

Great place with AMAZING back deck

Great place with an amazing back deck. We just used to sleep there but would be great place for a large group and entertaining

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

21 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

16 Aug 2024

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

Lovely property

It is a lovely and comfortable property.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie D.

4 Aug 2024

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

Nice

Nice location to launch day trips from

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John S.

20 July 2024

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

AC not whole house

Although it was listed as having A/C only the bedrooms had individual AC units. One of the units needed repairs to the vent tube, which I did with foil. House was big and comfortable otherwise. The kitchen amenities were nice. The house included some toilet paper and washing machine supplies and dishwasher supplies. The bed were really nice. The last houseguest left a high-quality butcher knife in the dishwasher, which rusted. Bummer!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

15 June 2024

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

Wally’s and Jane’s

Our stay was great. We enjoyed spending time hanging out in the backyard. You might want to update the pictures of the house, we were pleasantly surprised. Nice job and a lovely house for people to have a fun get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

12 June 2024

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

A little piece of heaven

There's a part of me that doesn't want to give this a good review because this could always be a secret place. However, I have much respect for Dave. This place was absolutely amazing. It was so quiet and relaxing. My favorite part was going to the water's edge with my coffee in the morning and just sitting there, enjoying nature. So calm, so peaceful, absolutely amazing. This house is perfect for anyone who just wants to get away and relax. It has a full kitchen with everything you could ever need. There's so much space that you will never feel "on top" of each other. I truly highly recommend this rental; it's truly a needle in a haystack.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Y.

5 June 2024

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

Peaceful…

This is our second time staying here and we love it! Great amenities and beautiful views, we’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Ave Maria, Florida

1 Sept 2023

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

Better than expected

Very comfortable and well stocked. Lots of room. Quiet and saw lots of wildlife. Would stay again for sure

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

20 June 2023

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

Great house near Glen Arbor

The house was fully loaded with everything you need to cook at the house. It's backyard was amazing and we saw all sorts of animals. It's close to Glen Arbor and all the dune trails. Great communication with owners!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

12 June 2023

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

Great Place to stay close to Glenn Arbor and the Dunes!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was spacious and very clean. The three beds in the loft definitely helps give more sleeping space for six adults.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Y.

31 May 2023

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

Memorial weekend in Glen Arbor!!

We had a wonderful time! The location is amazing, close to town and on the water. The house is very comfortable and well equipped. We would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

6 Sept 2022

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

Carefree retreat

This property is delightful. The back deck is beautiful and huge. The house is lovely and was perfect for three couples. We each had a room with a king size bed. There is a staircase to a loft from one of the bedrooms with 2 double beds and 1 queen size bed. We did not use them, but could be great for kids. Our bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. The owners were just up the hill and very nice and responsive. They did not leave a huge list of rules like so many other rentals do. It was nice to be trusted to behave. The kitchen was very well equipped. I would definitely stay there again! The location is great being close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, rivers for kayaking, hiking, wineries, Glen Arbor and Traverse City.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

julie l.

29 Aug 2022

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

Impressive place

Enjoyed our stay Plenty of space for everyone Would rebook when traveling this area again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan & Betsie M.

8 Aug 2022

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

Great Family Escape

We stayed here with 3 generations and all loved this property. The deck and yard were our favorite places to be. My kids were enamored with the loft with 3 beds (not pictured so they were pleasantly surprised upon arrival). The loft up from the bedroom could be strange but Grandma enjoyed sharing that space with the kids. The kitchen was nicely stocked and a nice place for breakfast. The beds were comfy and there was lots of closet/storage space. The giant TV's were super handy on our rainy day or late at night. By far our favorite was putting our kayaks in the lake that connects to Big Glen Lake. Made the trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

16 July 2022

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

Family vacation

We had a great time at this property. Plenty of room for 8 of us. We enjoyed playing board games by the fire pit. A wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 June 2022

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

nice

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

12 Sept 2021

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

First time up north!

We were coming from Ohio and looking for something different to do, this was a beautiful home and exactly like was described! Our whole family loved the great view and back patio! We were so close to a lot of different towns and the beach! This is a wonderful place and we would definitely come back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Dawn C., Kickball Township, MI

3 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

The deck was awesome, but...

The house was not clean - the coffee maker and oven were dirty. Both toilets were loose at the base. The overhead lighting was poor. There were no blinds, except one bedroom, including a bathroom, the master bedroom and living room. Granted we were in an isolated location, but it would be nice keep the sunlight out. Response time was very poor. The first message after arrival took 18 hours to respond and the 2nd one was never answered! That being said, the deck was awesome with lots of chairs and table space. The views were awesome. The beds were comfy and there was lots of space in the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

27 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful Home

We were very impressed with the accommodations. The house was more than what we expected. One of the biggest assets was the huge deck. We had our coffee out there in the mornings planning the day and cocktail hour in the late afternoon. Plenty of parking as we had 4 vehicles. Dave was readily accessible to assist with any questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ted b.

21 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location for Sleeping Bear Dunes

House was within 30 minutes of all Sleeping Bear Dunes attractions (great location) Our kids loved going to the winerys and my husband and I loved being able to kayak out to Glen Lake. Fire pit was great we enjoyed it every night and were able to cook our meals on the blackstone grill. very nice yard and dock that we could launch our kayaks from. House was much nicer than described. Air conditioning is only in the bedrooms. It was cool in the evenings so that wasn't a problem for us. Would definitely stay there again. We had 6 adults.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

27 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid May Getaway

Property was wonderful, listing should show the bathrooms however. And a little quicker response on questions, although Dave was great when we finally met him. Some of the linens were a little sketchy. But we would definitely rent this place again. Pat & Kathleen

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms

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