Studio Condo On the Water! Walkout to the Crystal River, steps from Lk Michigan

Glen Arbor, Michigan
$319 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

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Property Type

Sleep 2

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Be close to the water in this adorable Studio condo located on the Crystal River just steps from Lake Michigan inside the Homestead Resort property on M-22 in Glen Arbor, MI. Very private location with walk-out river access, river views, gated parking by the beach, and beautiful sunsets from the beach on Lake Michigan which is just across a footbridge over the river right outside the condo door.

Tube, kayak or SUP right up to your slider door on the warm shallow Crystal River, or takethe river all the way out to Lake Michigan! Walk the beach, stroll along the riverbank, or walk the boardwalk which stretches for blocks, just outside the condo building. Hike or bike the nearby paved Heritage Bike Trail to scenic Northern Michigan destinations.

In the summer you have access to the Homestead Resort golf course or in the winter you can enjoy the Homestead Resort ski hill for downhill excitement! Or explore the National Shoreline on cross country skis and snowshoes! There are miles of trails inside the Resort and more just a short drive away.

The condo is Heated and Air Conditioned, has a smart tv with a cable tv app, internet access, and is close to the beach. You will be only 2 miles from the quaint town of Glen Arbor and 20 miles from all the action in Traverse City.

The condo has a luxurious queen size bed, one full bath with a freshly re-glazed shower/tub combination, a cute kitchen complete with dishes, silverware, basic cooking utensils, glasses, coffee pot, pots/pans, microwave, stove, oven, and a small refrigerator (NOTE: there is no dishwasher in this unit). There is a round table with two high back chairs for eating, working, playing games, etc... The walkout patio comes complete with a table for enjoying meals or your morning coffee outdoors as well as two chairs for lounging while gazing at the Crystal River.

There is a coin operated washer & dryer located in the common area on the same floor of the condominium building as this Studio condo. There is a gas grill on property for use by condo guests.

This privately owned unit is nestled on the water in a discreetly gated property. No public check in required. The unit is on the ground floor of the building and is not handicap accessible.

Note: Although the condo is located inside the Homestead Resort, it is not a resort-owned property, it is privately owned. The Homestead Resort Village of Shops & Restaurants are available to you. However, the Resort Pools and Tennis Courts are not available for use. There are public tennis courts in Glen Arbor (just minutes down the road). You WILL have access to all of the resort amenities that are open to the public, such as all grounds and beach area, most of the restaurants, golf (ski hill in the winter), spa, salon, and the shops in the Village.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 400 Sq Ft (37 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Tamara S.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Great location, very clean room. Perfect for a single traveler who wants to be close to the lake and all that Glen Arbor has to offer. Kitchen was small but well stocked. Bed was comfortable. Good communication with owner. Thank you!

  • Paul S.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    This property is in an amazing location on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is as described. It is a studio room and is very nicely appointed. The building and the unit are a bit old and showing their age. But from the VRBO advertisement we assume that was the case. It is as we expected. It was a very nice place for us to stay for a couple of days and enjoy Lake Michigan and the sleeping Bear dunes area

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    The location is great. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. However, the refrigerator froze our fruits and vegetables and we had to throw them all out. The walls and ceiling are paper thin and so noise from adjoining condos was a problem. We ended up keeping the ac fan running constantly, which helped us sleep at night. The are not a lot of amenities. No soap in the shower, no Kleenexes, no tea … For the price, there could be more thought for renters’ comfort.

  • Elizabeth H.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    The unit was nicely decorated and updated. The bed was comfortable and the unit had everything we needed for a short stay. Communication with Karen was easy and very prompt. Thank you for hosting.

  • Alexa F.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Wonderful location right on Lake Michigan and convenient for visiting Sleeping Bear. We really enjoyed having our morning coffee on the beach, as well as spending evenings on the beach reading. Easy check in and check out process. Host is kind and helpful.

  • Laura G.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    My son and I stayed for a week and this was the most perfect place for us. It is decorated perfectly. The bed was more than comfortable. Great amenities and more than enough room for two people. The kitchen was great and with the big closet in the bathroom we had ample storage. Being on the bottom floor our patio was a walkout right to Crystal Lake (including a drop in for our blow up kayak) and just steps from a very quiet and private part of Lake Michigan. You can see the spectacular sunsets every night a minute from the door. We cannot recommend this place enough. The host was so communicative and friendly and made check-in easy and stress free. Price was on point with basically being beach front. It is in my opinion one of the best locations at the resort because of its proximity to the river and beach/lake. We will definitely look to stay here again. We liked it so much we wanted to extend our stay but unfortunately (and not surprisingly) it was already booked. Parking was convenient and we always had a spot right in front our building. Very quiet and exclusive feel to the resort. We can't thank our host enough and can't wait to get back there!

  • JANE M.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Small but mighty - the room is small but has everything you need for a comfortable stay!

  • Barb P.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    The property was what the owner described. Problems from even before we walked in the door, we had to step over three giant fans blowing right out side the unit for an apparent flood. This was loud and smelled terrible. Inside we needed to use the refrigerator, it had a huge chuck of ice and standing water with a thin layer of ice on the bottom. I needed to clean this before any food could have gone into it, and it continued to drip water throughout our stayWe ended up leaving a day early for the issues stated.

  • Morgan R.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    While we were there, there was a terrible storm, resulting in the condo flooding (1/2 inch of standing water on the floors). The host initially responded, asking a follow up question when I told her of the flooding but then did not respond again for another 5-6 hours regarding my simple request of getting more towels to help soak up the water. The condo then lost power and again, very little responsiveness from the host. She eventually had the housekeeper come and help us clean up the water by early evening (9 hours after being notified), however, the housekeeper entered the condo without our knowledge (while we were gone) and then once more when I was getting out of the shower without warning. Due to the power being out for the entire day and projected not to come back on until morning, we ended up having to leave a night early. I messaged the host once more requesting a refund for the night we were unable to stay due to the flooding and power outage, in which she has never responded. The condo itself is in a perfect location with very easy access to the beach. We enjoyed that is a walk out and we were easily able to use our paddle boards in the river outside the condo. The condo is overall as described, small but has all you need. I am, however, incredibly disappointed and frustrated with the host’s lack of responsiveness and concern for the guests. I would not rent from this host again but would stay in this general location.

  • Jess A.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    The Sleeping Bear Dunes area is a wonderful place to visit, especially during Autumn. This condo is centrally located for activities such as hiking, fishing, sightseeing and shopping. We really enjoyed having a stream just steps from the condo, and a footbridge to the beach and Lake Michigan. We would stay here again.

  • James B.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    My husband surprised me with a weekend here. It was lovely! Quiet, peaceful and we loved exploring the area. The condo was very cosy and we loved direct access to the back instead of a balcony. Took us a bit to discover the closet in the bathroom though ;) we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  • Haley M.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    We stayed her for a couple nights of RnR and it was lovely!!!

  • Michele S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    We do enjoyed our stay…perfect location…spectacular view of river and lake. So peaceful and quiet. Loved the decor…super neat and easy to get to. We will definitely want to visit again next summer! Attention to detail very much appreciated!!!

  • patti g.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Our stay was awesome, loved the location, as we saw that the reviews stated fridge froze other people’s food , with enough people being the attention , for over 300.00 a night , by now this problem should have been solved, also I think providing a few beach towels would not hurt, also we purchased food to grill specifically and the grill was broken, overall I think for the price of the stay , these things do not cost that much to resolve any

  • Chris H.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Excellent stay. Cozy condo and the location was perfect. Just a few steps from Lake Michigan. Has everything you need for a nice weekend at the beach. Easy to deal with host too!

  • Chasity L.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    This is one of the best places we have ever stayed. It was cute, clean, and the beach access so close to the back door was amazing. The condo had everything we needed for our purposes (out hiking and biking and at the beach most of the time). The resort property and food was very nice and the location was close to town and the national lake shore, which is what we came for. I would love to stay here again!

  • Anila B.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    The location and convenience was excellent. It was well equipped, and very clean. The owner was extremely responsive and flexible. I would stay here again if I came back to the area.

  • Kimberly F M.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    The host was very communicative and an accommodating from the start of my trip and even sent a wonderful packet of recommendations. The apartment is beautifully decorated and just steps from the lake. Would definitely stay again!

  • David C.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    Beautiful setting. Great base camp for exploring Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.

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