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Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!

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Property grounds
Exterior
On the beach
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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 villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!

Driftwood (Glen Craft Villas)

In a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of sunshine, Driftwood 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 firepit 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. The very large beach is shared with two other villas but never crowded.

Driftwood features a full kitchen, combined living/dining room with wall of windows for pristine lake views, fireplace and vaulted ceilings, a full bath and three bedrooms: one with a queen size bed, one with twin bed, and one with built-in bunk beds. There is also a pull out queen size sofabed.

This listing is for our Driftwood Villa. We have additional villas available for rent listed on VRBO.

Furnished/Unfurnished Items:
Cable TV 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.

Reservations are confirmed only by advance deposit of 50% the total amount.

Check-In/Check-Out Check in anytime after 4 p.m. Friday, and check out is 10 a.m. Friday promptly.

Pets - In order to honor reservations, we request that all pets be left at home.
No Smoking in Driftwood 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

Property manager

Christian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water skiing 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Crib and high chair available upon request.

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
Onsite 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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Peaceful Villa Sugar Sand Shores Big Glen Lake Glen Arbor
Peaceful Villa Sugar Sand Shores Big Glen Lake
Peaceful Sugar Sand Shores Big Glen Lake Glen Arbor
Peaceful Sugar Sand Shores Big Glen Lake
Peaceful Villa Sugar Sand Shores Big Glen Lake Glen Arbor
Peaceful Villa Sugar Sand Shores Big Glen Lake
Peaceful Sugar Sand Shores Big Glen Lake Glen Arbor
Peaceful Sugar Sand Shores Big Glen Lake
Peaceful Villa on the Sugar Sand Shores of Big Glen Lake! Villa
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About the neighborhood

Map
Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal River - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! located?

This family-friendly Glen Arbor villa is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Glen Lake and Crystal River. Lake Michigan is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Fun
Our family had such a great time here at the Driftwood Cabin. We had the best time taking advantage of the kayaks, paddle boards, fire place and sand toys all provided. Christian is the best host and went over and beyond to make our family feel comfortable. 10/10 for our first family vacation as a family of 5. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place has it all
We had such a great stay at the Driftwood cabin. Everything was extremely clean and comfortable. Even though the weather in early June was a bit chilly for much lake activity, there was still plenty to do to keep our 3 teens busy, happy and off their phones! The lovely town of Glen Arbor is within walking distance, yet the cabin was very quiet and and restful. I could have just sat and enjoyed the lake view all day. Chris was very helpful and available. We would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cottage gives you the memories you had of your childhood with your family staying at a cottage on the lake. Is is quaint and had plenty of room for our family. Watch for the note about towels and sheets though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location.
Everything was wonderful. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa H., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Our family has a lovely time at the Driftwood cottage even though the weather didn’t cooperate. Chris is incredibly helpful and friendly, he went out of his way for us and we really appreciated everything! We got to enjoy the beach/water the first day but the rest of the time was cold and/or rainy. Fortunately there is a pickle ball court that we were able to use and we made great memories. The cottage is close enough to walk into Glen Arbor so we did that and went on a hike at the dune climb. The cottage is super cute and had everything we needed. Lots of time spent playing games and being together as a family which we value as our kids are getting older. The beach frontage is beyond fabulous and we would love to return to enjoy the lake and sun at some point!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had never visited Michigan before this and absolutely fell in love! This little cabin is in a beautiful spot with fun things to do right there on the lake, like use of paddle boards and other water toys and kids loved playing pickle all and basketball and we all learned shuffleboard for the first time. Peaceful and beautiful location, great for families or couples!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend away
Enjoyed our Labor Day weekend away. Beautiful setting and Glen Lake is always the best! Host was helpful and caring for our short trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had an amazing time! The grounds were perfect for our family and the host was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property & location
You can’t beat this cottage property, the location, or the hospitality of the host. The lake/beach area was a dream (we used the stand up paddleboards, shuffleboard, picnic, and beach area often). You are super close to town, and the property itself was exactly what I was hoping a beach cottage would be. It had all the amenities we needed, was spacious, and we were incredibly comfortable. The host was super friendly and accessible. Perfect vacation destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V., Portage, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing family vacation!!!
We had a fabulous time here with our two young kids! Our cottage was very clean, comfortable, and was fully stocked. We loved being able to walk right out to Big Glen Lake. It is crystal clear and absolutely stunning! The shuffle board was right out front that we played daily. We really enjoyed the paddle boards and paddle boat. So much to do right at the resort but so close to town and the dunes. Also, the owner Chis is so nice and incredibly helpful. This is one of our best vacations! We will definitely be back!!!

10/10 Excellent

m h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome setting
The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Access to the beach and other activities was right out the door. Manager/owner was helpful and very friendly, also quick to fix our one issue. (propane tank ran out of gas, replaced within 5 minutes) We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Comfortable family vacation
Family of five enjoyed our week of vacation. Relaxing setting with things for the kids to do. Clean, well stocked cabin. Beautiful grounds and views. Very responsive owner. Walk to Glen Arbor. Visit the dunes.