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Charming, Updated Home in the Heart of Downtown Glen Arbor!

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Beach
Miscellaneous
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Glen Arbor, MI
  • Crystal River
    10 min walk
  • Glen Lake
    14 min walk
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    6 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    46 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming, Updated Home in the Heart of Downtown Glen Arbor!

Charming home in the heart of downtown Glen Arbor. This two bedroom, one bathroom cottage style home was originally built in the 1950's, but was fully remodeled 4 years ago. The first bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has a queen bed, there's a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, and the home can accommodate up to a maximum of 6 people with the sleeper sofa. Linens and towels are provided, there is air conditioning and heat, and a drip coffee maker and Keurig in the kitchen. There were also brand new mattresses put in the home in September of 2022! New bedding, rugs, and a new coffee table are all coming soon, too! The dining area has a table with two chairs, and there are two additional folding chairs in a bedroom closet. The patio table outside seats four. This home is located directly across from the Glen Arbor Town Park, is only two blocks to Lake Michigan, several blocks from Glen Lake, and you can walk everywhere in town! Restaurants, galleries, shops, the grocery store and bars are all right around the corner! Glen Arbor sits in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and the famed Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Drive are a short 5 mile drive. Hiking, biking, boating, skiing (water and snow), wine tours, beer tours, and so much more are available for recreational fun! Or, visit one of our other charming small towns on the Leelanau Peninsula, such as Leland, Northport, Suttons Bay, Omena and Lake Leelanau for day trips! We're also a convenient 30-45 minute drive to Traverse City and its airport, festivals, and shopping. There's no better place for summers at the beach, fall leaf tours, winter snowshoeing and cross country skiing, and spring cherry blossoms. Let us host you in this beautiful part of the country! We have an established rental history, and can't wait to have you as our guests. Two cars maximum allowed in the driveway in front of the home. All other cars to be parked in downtown Glen Arbor. *Bluebird has been rented for the last four years on VRBO to rave reviews, but we now have a new account due to the sale of our company! Bluebird will now be our one and only property to rent, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations!* THIS PROPERTY RENTS FOR FULL WEEKS ONLY FROM FRIDAY-FRIDAY IN THE SUMMERTIME! If we have a last minute opening, we may rent for a smaller period of time. Fall and winter typically have a 2-3 night minimum. Our guests always have first right of refusal to the same week/time period the following year, so we don't know until their departure if that current week is available.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 9 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Charming, Updated Home in the Heart of Downtown Glen Arbor! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ranae Ihme

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Charming, Updated Home in the Heart of Downtown Glen Arbor! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia (CJ) K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bluebird
We absolutely loved this property. It’s a quaint home but perfect for 4-5 people. Very clean and had everything we needed. The location was perfect as you could walk to everything in Glen Arbor but also drive quickly to Sleeping Bear Dunes & a few other coastal towns as well. If we are in the area again we will stay again and Would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ChadB1216

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay in Glen Arbor
Nice place to stay in Glen Arbor with easy walking distance to stores and Lake Michigan. But I have three suggestions for improvement. First, add grab bars to the shower to avoid slips and falls. Second, add dimmer switches to the overhead spotlights in the kitchen and living area; they are too glaring to enable easy reading or internet browsingt. Third, dining-in is difficult because the table for that purpose is way too small. Consider replacing with a rectangular table and perhaps put that adjacent to the front window and then move the sofa back toward the interior to allow for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megeara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin convenient to everything
The cabin was nice and within walking distance to coffee shops, town and the lake. Just minutes to drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location in Glen Arbor
Being downtown meant we could do more activities with less effort. We are now spoiled. This is the perfect place to stay in Glen Arbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Zionsville

Travelled with family
Perfect spot to stay in Glen Arbor for downtown activities. The convenience allows you to do more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable and so convenient
Very convenient location and adorable home. It was a picture perfect experience as we were able to walk to different shops, restaurants, and really enjoy Glen Arbor and just a few minutes away from Sleep Bear Dunes and great hiking. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short trip to Glen Arbor
Nice little cottage with a great location in Glen Arbor. Walking distance to the lakes, heritage path, grocery, park, shopping and restaurants. Only suggestion is to have a better equipped kitchen. Most must eat out as to cook on site you must bring what you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location! Great Time!
Our family loved staying at the Bluebird!! Great location and perfect size for our family. Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place in Glen Arbor
This is a great little cabin to stay in right in the heart of Glen Arbor. Very close to everything in town and all the great Sleeping Bear dunes activities nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023