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

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A beach with three wooden lounge chairs facing the water. - Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! (Glen Arbor)
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Take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking, cycling and boating at this villa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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

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About the area

Located in Glen Arbor, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Glen Arbor travel guide
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • A kayak on calm water with a cloudy sky above.
    Glen Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach and clear blue waters.
    Crystal River
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a clear blue sea, and a forested hill in the background.
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A porch leading to a beach with a cloudy sky.
    Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • beach near Downtown Glen Arbor
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cherry Republic
    16 min walk
  • Art's Tavern
    18 min walk
  • Boonedocks
    19 min walk
  • River Club Glen Arbor
    3 min drive
  • Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the 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!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor villa is steps from Glen Lake and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driftwood was perfect for our short stay, wish we were staying longer and would definitely stay again. The house had exactly what we needed and then some, was clean and had a charm to it. The host Chris was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location.

Everything was wonderful. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

The cottage is older, but well equipped with everything you’ll need for the week and impeccably clean. Chris, the property manager was available and always helpful. The location is what truly made this stay shine. Walking distance or a short drive to Glen Arbor’s downtown. A quiet, secluded part of beautiful Glen Lake with its own private beach. A short drive to Sleeping Bear and also Pyramid Point, Leland, North Port and other great up north cities. We would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property on big Glen lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Northern Michigan lake cabin, just what we had hoped for! Easy water access, right next to a marina where you can rent jet skis or a pontoon boat, within walking distance to Lake Michigan and the cute little shops in Glen Arbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.