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Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill.

Find solace in this peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty. Enjoy quality time with family & friends amidst wildflowers and wildlife.

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Escape to the tranquil woods of Glen Arbor at Skippers Woods, a spacious lodge-style home. Unwind in the huge living room with a fireplace and gaze out at breathtaking views from tall windows. Take advantage of outdoor activities like canoeing on Crystal River or explore nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Glen Arbor is home to this lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glen Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Front Street - 38 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 46 min drive - 58.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill.

Lodge near Lake Michigan
Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill. provides laundry facilities and more. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property, snow sports gear and games
  • Barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill. feature perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2.5 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lodge Style Multi Level Home glen Arbor at the Homestead
1118-192017

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill. located?

Situated in Glen Arbor, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill. Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jennifer v.

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

Family trip

Very nice place and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffs J.

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

Great stay

Very cool layout. Most everything was in great shape. Beautiful location. Lots of windows....felt like we were in the middle of the woods
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy A.

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

Beautiful views - surrounded by trees

Nestled just off the road surrounded by trees the living room has massive windows on each side to enjoy the view. Master bedroom suite upstairs with views looking down into the valley. The kitchen was adequately equipped for cooking and a nice grill to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

June 2024 stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very clean and the kitchen was well-stocked.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Northville, MI

Skippers Woods

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice home in the woods.
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10/10 Excellent

Karla V.

Weekend in the woods...

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a beautiful place... would love to go back.... this cabin is like a treehouse... just gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

April B.

Great Place to Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this cute little lodge in the woods. It was so peaceful - we loved looking out in the morning and seeing deer. We actually didn't know what we were getting because we got moved to this property instead of our original rental and it was even better than we could have imagined. Comfy beds, lots of space to spread out, a fantastic kitchen, lovely views...I could go on and on.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Great Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented the house for a girls weekend in January/February. The house fit the bill! It had everything we needed (except wash clothes - not one in the house lol). It had all all of the pans, kitchen appliances, utensils etc we could have needed. Comfy furniture and beautiful views out tons of windows. Our group thought the beds were comfortable and the water pressure was great. The only issue we had was a terrible squeak from a register vent fan that kept some of us up the first night but we shut it off after a call to the office the next morning and no noise after. It had a great location and not too far from wine tasting, places to eat and site seeing places that were on our list. We appreciated the large table for playing games and plenty of seating for when we wanted to just lounge and visit. We would rent the house again in a heartbeat!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Overall, great stay with a few minor suggestions

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, we had a great stay at this home. We thought this house was very spacious with lots of room to gather. We had a great experience overall, and the location is very conveniently close to the town (only about a 5 minute drive into town).We have a few suggestions for a better stay;1. Deeper clean before the guests arrive. The home was not very clean when we arrived; the floors were covered in dirt, lamps were covered in spider webs, and you can just tell that the surfaces were not touched very well. We were hesitant to sit outside on the patio because it was covered in spider webs, bugs, and debris. We understand we were in the woods, but we believe it could have been touched before we arrived. Once we took the time to dust everything off ourselves, we enjoyed the space nightly. The trash bin was full when we arrived, but it was taken care of in a timely manner which we appreciated! 2. If there is no AC in the home, we’d appreciate working fans to cool down the space. Although having no AC was not a problem for us, a few of the fans were not in working condition so it was a little unpleasant in terms of the interior air flow and temperature. 3. The Primary Bedroom tv was not functioning. It was a minor detail but we weren’t able to enjoy the tv at a time where we would have liked to wind down in bed. Other than this feedback, we really enjoyed the home overall. We would recommend this place to family and friends if the above suggestions were looked at. This was a wonderful stay!
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6/10 Okay

B S., Norton Shores MI

Family Fun

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was a good size, location, and setup. We enjoyed our stay. A couple things to note:House interior temperature was cold upon arrival check in. The home than took a while to get to a comfortable temperature. Fireplace was very drafty and the flue was not able to shut properly. - the was mice excrement found on downstairs bedding below the covers. We continued to find mouse droppings in basement during our stay in bedrooms and on the bathroom counter. - kitchen was missing hot pads to cook with. Coffee make brew took 30 minutes plus?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time! Place was beautiful nestled in the woods. Enjoyed easy access to the beach and close proximity to Glen Arbor!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sisters and I stayed during a beautiful week in September. The house was perfect, other than some ants, but we’ve come to expect them in the middle of the woods, so no big deal. My family was the original builders and owners of this house, so it was just as we remembered it, along with some amazing new renovations. The Homestead, and more specifically, this house, holds a special place in our hearts! Thank you for allowing us to stay and relive some childhood memories. It was just as magical as we remembered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily R.

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

Great location

We had a great stay! We had 2 families, 4 adults and 3 kids total. Plenty of room. No access to pools which is a bummer, but access to beaches and restaurants on the property. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Perfect location, comfortable accommodations!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The kitchen was well-equipped to prepare meals for 10 and space for people to help or watch. The home had space for people to escape and the location and setting served as a great central location to get out and explore or stay behind and read and relax amongst the trees.
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Northville, MI

HOMESTEAD VACATION

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: DISHWASHER BROKEN, MUSTY SMELL IN HOUSE.
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4/10 Poor

Linda M.

vaca 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: awesome

10/10 Excellent

Sugandhi S.

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

Gem in the woods

Awesome place. Loved the interiors and exterior. Spacious and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Glen Arbor

Enjoyed our stay. Located in a great area, close to everything. Very clean property and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kelsey L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway but needs more upkeep

Overall, we had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed the location and feeling of being in the middle of the woods. Would have been better with more comfortable furniture in the living room to read, relax and settle down with a movie. The kitchen and grill for breakfast and dinner were great, as well as the updated washer / dryer! Would have been nice to sit on the deck but the patio & furniture needed a good cleaning. Upon arrival we noticed the cleanliness was mediocre, dirty counters, sinks, plates and utensils. Very convenient location, close enough to go for a nice walk, drive into town, drive to a new beach daily and check out so many areas outside of glen arbor. We took plenty of beach trips but all of the beach chairs were not usable so had to purchase our own. Overall great house and location for a family on the go!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese G.

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

Favorite

This has been one of my most favorite fall vacations mostly because of this place where we stayed in! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Jeff J.

Summer '23 Skippers Woods Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had a great experience at Skipper's Woods.

8/10 Good

Douglas L.

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

wedding weekend

nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Lodge in the Woods

The lodge was well-prepared for our stay including propane for the grill. We would book this house again and highly recommend it as a rental facility. No communication with the property manager was necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

scott s., White Lake, MI

Skippers Woods

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Would recommend. Clean and well-maintained. Had deer right at the window one morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joe B.

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

Nice Homestead Property

We had a great time, overall. Accessible place. Roomy. Minor glitches: BBQ ran out of fuel and badly needed cleaning. Temperature hard to control with programmable thermostats. Could use some extra blankets in the bedrooms for cold weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022