Ships Haven

Beachfront cottage with Lake Michigan views, fireplace, gas grill, firepit, deck
Beachfront cottage with Lake Michigan views, fireplace, gas grill, firepit, deck
Beachfront cottage with Lake Michigan views, fireplace, gas grill, firepit, deck

House in Glen Arbor, Michigan

Guests
6 Guests
Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 Bathroom
Half baths
1 Half bath

Locally Owned & Operated

Central West Coast Michigan

Central West Coast Michigan

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating4.50

What our guests are saying...

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Ships Haven is described as a beautiful, charming, and super cute house that gave guests an amazing stay and had everything needed for a sweet family getaway. Guests appreciated the comfortable feel of the home, including the inviting all-season room and a well-stocked kitchen with plentiful house amenities. Ships Haven stands out for its perfect and convenient location, with easy walkability to downtown Glen Arbor and a beautiful lake just outside. Guests especially loved the breathtaking water views, the peaceful setting, and the soft sandy beach that made the surroundings feel truly special. The property is also praised for its excellent access to the shore and for offering a quiet, tranquil place to relax and enjoy the lake.

Overview

Ships Haven sits right on the shores of Lake Michigan, offering 72 feet of private frontage on beautiful Sleeping Bear Bay while still being just a short walk from everything downtown Glen Arbor has to offer. Step outside to enjoy the wooded deck with an outdoor dining table for four and a propane grill, perfect for summer meals. Relax around the fire pit on the beach or unwind on the charming wooded swing while taking in the views. Inside, the sunroom highlights stunning lake vistas and includes a cozy sofa and a dining table for six, creating an ideal setting for meals, games, or simply relaxing. The well-equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, and the living area includes a flatscreen TV for quiet evenings in. For enhanced comfort, we've recently installed new mini-split heating and air-conditioning units, one in the living room and one in the sunroom, offering efficient temperature control year-round. We also upgraded the bunk beds with brand-new mattresses to ensure a restful night's sleep for all guests. Enjoy the perfect blend of lakeside charm, modern comfort, and unbeatable location at Ships Haven. THINGS TO KNOW Full kitchen without a dishwasher This property is managed by VueStay Vacations. Michigan Real Estate license #6505433797.

Partial AC is now available! There is a mini-split heating/air conditioning system in the living room and sun room, with a window air conditioner available in the utility room and bunk bedroom. New as of this year, 2026!

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Gas grill
Gas grill
Waterfront
Waterfront
Water view
Water view
Cable
Cable
Washer/dryer
Washer/dryer
Heating
Heating
Internet
Internet
Iron
Iron
Microwave
Microwave
Stove
Stove
TV
TV

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 double bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 2

Beds
2 twin beds

Bedroom 3

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Location

Glen Arbor, Michigan, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

4.5
6 reviews
5 Star
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Timothy M2025-07-22

This was arguably the best location and setting we’ve experienced in 30 years of coming to Glen Arbor. The home has incredible charm and the surroundings are truly special. That said, prospective renters should know that the house is older and the functionality reflects that—just 1.5 baths and a very small shower. We knew this going in, and it didn’t take away from our stay, but it’s worth noting for others. All in all, we’d absolutely stay here again and hope to do so.

Robin L2025-07-17

This was a wonderful place for half a week on the lake, special memories with neighbors doing firework shows on the beach. The house has the best access to the sandy shore and a swim, and is walkable to the main street ice cream/dining/bars/shops. Though many people come down via the neighboring boardwalk, ours was private and neighbors so friendly. Still felt quiet and tranquil. We chose this location for the proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes but found the exploring to Leland and Glen Lake made the location even more perfect. The temperature inside the house was unfortunately unbearable in early July since the cooling is limited to a few windows that open slightly for breeze overnight only and general cooling down at night, the fans helped but had to take cold showers and keep cold wet washcloths on with fans blowing to try to sleep. Probably not a frequent problem but choose your time of travel if you are sensitive to heat (and we are from Houston TX). The evenings outside on the beach, and cooling off in the chilly Lake Michigan helped make our stay worthwhile! Glen Arbor is beautiful. Kitchen and house amenities were plentiful. Our family of 6 navigated the bunks and single standing shower just fine. Kids had a blast. Bring shade for the beach days (we use a Shibumi that requires the breeze to stay aloft).

Jillian G2025-07-02

We loved our stay at Ships Haven. It had everything we needed in a beautiful spot and convenient location. Such a sweet time away for our family!

Doug W2024-10-27

This is a very cute house in a perfect location. We enjoyed the beautiful views and the well stocked kitchen. Would certainly like to stay here again.

Cheryl M2024-09-06

The allseasonroom. Even if the weather is bad you can enjoy the waves , water and beach

Ann D2023-07-15

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Rating4.50

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