Title: Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views! Beachfront villa for sun and fun ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556600/34556554/95c4242d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556600/34556554/3273f93b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556600/34556554/89ec23fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556600/34556554/e935deb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34556600/34556554/bd998acf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled among Michigan woods, Glen Craft Villas offers Lakeside villa with a warm atmosphere and plenty of sunshine. Enjoy days at the beach or exploring nearby Sleeping Bear National Park Dune climb from this peaceful retreat. Take advantage of the lakeside fire pit, dry sauna, tennis court, row boat and paddle boards for endless fun. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views! Lakeside (Glen Craft Villas) Note: Reservations begin January 15th every year.. Lakeside is available May through September. We do have other villas available listed on VRBO. In a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of sunshine, Glen Craft is ideally located with warm prevailing southwest breezes to our sandy beach and cooler north-westerns over our treetops. Surrounded with Michigan woods, right on the crystal clear waters of Big Glen Lake, yet located 1/2 mile from Glen Arbor and about 2 miles from Sleeping Bear National Park Dune climb this is the perfect spot to enjoy days at "home" and days out exploring the local area. Smooth, softly sloping sand leads to Glen Lake, just outside your door. Children love it, and adults can relax alongside them. Children can even wade all the way to the anchored raft. We also have a lakeside fire pit with log stools, a dry sauna, small laundry facility, tennis court, row boat, paddle boards, shuffle board court, beach chaise lounge chairs, basketball, and archery range. Lakeside is a two story villa which features a charming double living room with large stone fireplace and queen size pullout, a spacious, full country kitchen with dining area, peaceful main level master suite with queen size bed, sitting area and floor-to-ceiling windows with pristine lake views, main level full bath with shower, large upper level bedroom with three twin beds and third bedroom with queen size bed. This listing is for our Lakeside Villa, but we have additional villas available for rent. If you are interested you can find more information on our website. Furnished/Unfurnished Items: Cable TV, DVD player and wireless internet provided. Gas grill and beach chaise lounge chairs. Fully furnished kitchen is complete with range/oven, coffee maker, microwave, and toaster. Blankets and pillows are furnished. Kitchen soaps & bath soaps provided, but no shampoo. Linens and towels can be provided at an additional charge. More information and additional rentals can be viewed at the Glen Craft Villas Website. Reservations are confirmed only by advance deposit of 50% the total amount. Check-In/Check-Out Check in anytime after 4 p.m. Saturday, and check out is 10 a.m. Saturday promptly. Pets - In order to honor reservations, we request that all pets be left at home. No Smoking in Seabreeze or a fine of $150 will be assessed. Must be left reasonably clean to avoid a cleaning charge of $150. Visiting Guests are welcome for 1 or 2 daytime visits, but not daily. Cancellations within 60 days are honored if the time of booking is re-rented. Reservations begin January 15th every season. Available May-October. More information and additional rentals can be viewed at the Glen Craft Villas Website at glencraftvillas.com Reservations for the 2019 season will begin January 15, 2019. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36830000/36822900/36822881/e263bf84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Lakefront Home on the South Shore of Big Glen Lake Glen Arbor - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=36822881&PinnedHotelID=36822881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84136000/84135984/0de383d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glen Arbor Getaway • Brand New Air Conditioning! • Dog Friendly! 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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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. 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Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Glen Arbor travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glen-Arbor.dx108552) [View more Villas in Glen Arbor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glen-Arbor-Villas.d108552-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.89040%2C-85.98003&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QQjJleG0e_W3bzBL1rVizgINaTk=) Glen Arbor, MI ### What's nearby - Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Crystal River - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles - Little Glen Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cherry Republic - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Mill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Art's Tavern - ‬17 min walk - ‪Boonedocks - ‬19 min walk - ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor villa is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Glen Lake and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Michigan. Crystal River and Little Glen Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. 12 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Vacation We had a wonderful stay! Awesome location near so much to do. ##### Lisa W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher P. 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside never disappoints. Another great family trip on Glen Lake. Enjoyed some of the updates that Chris has been working on - the place is looking great. ##### Christopher P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey T. 6 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very pretty lake house Very pretty, comfortable Michigan lake house. Had lots of fun amenities, and particularly enjoyed the grill. Nice collection of puzzles to pass the time. Excellent location to very cute town and great sightseeing and swimming. ##### Lindsey T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike E. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely! Wake up to lake views every morning in this late 1800s cottage on the shores of Glen Lake. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back, thanks Chris! 10/10 ##### Mike E. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney C. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location This review will never be able to describe the beauty of the lake and surrounding area. This property is located perfectly on the lake and is just minutes away from almost anything you could want to do. Chris the property manager was very nice and hospitable. The only issue we had was there were no towels or sheets in the house when we arrived. I contacted Chris and he brought us what we needed. This was a very relaxing and enjoyable vacation for me and my family. ##### Rodney C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amir H. 8 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wow. Great Host, Great Location, Great Stay! We absolutely LOVED our stay at this property. We all loved being right on the water and spent way too much time just soaking up the sun and swimming. Chris also provides a bunch of boats (paddle, row, etc.) that entertained us for hours. The water is super shallow and calm, so if you have young kids, you can feel comfortable with them on their own. There's also a fire pit (wood provided) and a grill (propane provided) that we used throughout our entire stay. The house itself was older, but kept clean and tidy. Chris provided everything we needed, including coffee for the machine! We brought our own bedsheets, blankets, and a bunch of groceries - that's all we needed. Chris helped us plan out our short visit during labor day and his location is close to everything. Thank you Chris! ##### Amir H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicole A. 19 Sept 2023 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Uncomfortable You know that person who invites you over but doesn’t really want you there? That was this property. There is lots to do, but only if you want someone watching over you the entire time. The owner interaction was too much and we felt like if we touched something we might get in trouble. There were no sheets on beds, no towels to be had. After the first night in which we slept on top of the beds with no sheets we ended up with a very shy stack of towels, couple of wash cloths and hand towels. We got two dish towels and no beach towels at all. The owner seemed surprised we would want to enjoy the lake and might need some extra towels. I guess the swimmers itch we all have now explains why. The house advertised there were 3 bedrooms but then the owner told us the stairs leading upstairs are dangerous for adults and better for kids eliminating the queen upstairs for my 66 year old mother. This one just misses the mark and isn’t a very relaxing situation at all. I don’t understand why you would rent a property if you really don’t want people there. ##### Nicole A. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate M. 18 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Will Visit again. ##### Kate M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany B. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you need! Loved staying here. On Glen lake with paddle boards, paddle boat, kayaks, all available for your use. Also had pickle ball, shuffle board, corn hole, basketball all available in the villas. Chris was super nice gave us tips on exciting things to do. Just minutes from Glen Arbor and Lake Michigan! My family will definitely be back ##### Tiffany B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt N. 15 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cottage, Lake and Location We had a great time. The property was very nice and clean. Christian was very helpful. The Lake was amazing and our three kids (age 2-7) loved swimming everyday. Having the paddle boards and boat was a very nice touch that we enjoyed. We rented a boat for a day from the marina next door which was great. The downtown area is very close and has a lot of nice restaurants and ice cream for the kids. I would highly recommend this property for a summer vacation. ##### Matt N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica H. 9 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private feel My husband and I stayed here with our 4 kids ages 14, 10, 6 and 3 and the property worked out perfectly for us. The kids slept upstairs and we had the master downstairs with glorious views of our basically private beach on Glen Lake. The kids enjoyed the clear waters and white sandy beach, and also the basketball hoop and shuffleboard! We also enjoyed being a 2 minute drive to Glen Arbor and walked to Glen Craft Marina to rent a boat. This is our favorite area of the state and this is a great place to stay! ##### Jessica H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher P. 21 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time on Glen Lake We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Lakeside cottage, it was perfect for our family. And we loved the location and the lake views from the living room and the bedroom - a great way to wake up. Chris was a wonderful host - we will definitely be back. ##### Christopher P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie G. 16 Sept 2018 #### Perfect place for a family to explore Glen Arbor! This place was perfect for exploring Glen Arbor, the Dunes and Glen Lake. Great beach, and amazing location. The cottage was very well maintained, clean and offered everything needed for a family vacation in Northern Michigan. ##### Jackie G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joni B. 5 Sept 2017 #### Superlative We had a wonderful stay, steps from the edge of Big Glen Lake's sweet water. The cottage was clean and welcoming at our arrival. Ample space and equipment to cook and serve. And, cozy quiet spots to read and nap. Our host was delightful, informed and attentive. Hiking, bicycling, kayaking are nearby along with restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend this jewel! ##### Joni B. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017