House in Glen Arbor, Michigan

Private lakefront house in great location with private beach, great views

House in Glen Arbor, Michigan

10 Guests

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

1 Half bath

Locally Owned & Operated

Central West Coast Michigan

Casago Franchise Owner

4.75

Blue Bear is described as a dreamy and peaceful retreat with a cozy, comfortably furnished interior and a spacious layout that works well for groups and families. Guests especially appreciated the well-equipped, fully stocked kitchen, inviting dining areas, and the convenience of in-home laundry. Its setting stands out for offering both privacy and easy access, tucked back in the woods while still within a short walk of town, shops, restaurants, and nearby trails. The property is praised for its beautiful private sandy beach on Lake Michigan, where guests enjoyed swimming, paddling, rock hunting, and relaxing by the shore. Breathtaking views of the water, sunsets, the Manitou Islands, and surrounding natural scenery made the experience feel especially memorable. Guests also noted reliable internet and workspace that added comfort and flexibility during their stay.

Overview

Find a true escape in the luxe comfort of this two-story lakefront home! This home away from home offers the best of both worlds: a private location in a beautiful wooded setting and very close to town. You can walk or bike to everything and there is no need to take the car at all. Hikers will be pleased to know that Heritage Trail and Alligator Trail are right here - only two blocks away. Walk to the coffee shop and grocery store as well. In addition, you will enjoy 100 feet of private Lake Michigan beach frontage, and when you are at the beach, you would never know it's so close to town! Inside, this air-conditioned retreat enjoys a welcoming living area with beautiful vistas of north and south Manitou islands, inviting sofas, and a smart TV with streaming and cable to keep you entertained during your stay. The kitchen has been appointed with all the major appliances needed to prepare delicious homemade treats for everyone and even try new recipes. Enjoy your feast indoors or on the lakefront deck with impressive views. Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM All guests shall abide by The Good Neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. This property is managed by VueStay Vacations. Michigan Real Estate license #6505433797.

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Air conditioning

Gas grill

Beach access

Waterfront

Water view

Board games

Cable

Dishwasher

Washer/dryer

Heating

Internet

Lake view

Lakefront

Microwave

Stove

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 4

1 king bed

1 sofa bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 2

1 queen bed

Bedroom 3

sleeps 4

4 twin beds

Common Space 1

sleeps 2

1 sofa bed

Location

Glen Arbor, Michigan, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

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Lauren A2025-10-09

Blue Bear was a great place for our girls’ weekend! It was beautiful with fully stocked kitchen and an awesome private beach with views of the Manitou islands. We walked to town for shopping and eating out. Went to The Mill -twice! It was so good! Rode our bikes to Sleeping Bear Dunes for a hike. So many fun up north things to do! Super cute place -will definitely return!

Elizabeth B2025-09-07

Perfect spot for those with little children. The beach is right out the back door and the walk to town is 5 minutes out the front door; great for picking up groceries, getting coffee, renting bikes and buying all things cherry!! Even though you are on a main road, the house is set far back in the woods so it is very private. Not fancy but a great location.

Jan L2025-08-17

The beach is wonderful. Our family spent hours each day splashing and rock hunting.

Megan V2024-10-21

Blue Bear is the perfect place to stay and enjoy all that Glen Arbor has to offer. With its own idyllic beach on Sleeping Bear Bay, walking distance to town and just across the street from the Heritage Trail, the location CANNOT be beat. The cottage is well appointed and cozy with breathtaking views and sweetly tucked in the woods so it feels "away" even though it's close to everything. Just dreamy. We'll be back again and again.

Marianna F2024-08-31

We just finished a wonderful stay at Blue Bear. We loved the quiet and being right on Lake Michigan with a beautiful private sandy beach; yet, just a short walk down the road, and we were in the lovely, bustling town of Glen Arbor. Inside, the house was fully furnished, and the kitchen had all the amenities one could want. The Heritage Trail was less than a half mile from the home. Overall, it was a great place to stay for both the location and the comfortably furnished home. We would definitely stay at Blue Bear again.

Scott G2024-08-03

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Blue Bear

House in Glen Arbor, Michigan

Locally Owned & Operated

What our guests are saying...

Overview

Amenities

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Common Space 1

Location

Glen Arbor, Michigan, Home

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