Glen Arbor Barnhouse on the Crystal River, short walk to town & Lake Michigan.

Great House for my family of 6. We came up to see the fall colors, visit some wineries in Sutton’s Bay and hike Sleeping Bear Dunes. The Barnhouse was in a great location and had everything we needed for a fantastic long weekend! Eric was a great host and check in/out was easy!

We loved this property even more beautiful than the pictures. Ye

The barnhouse was perfect for our stay. The property is beautiful, and the home is as advertised. Glen Arbor is amazing, and it was so nice to be so close to town! Definitely will be back Chuck K

My husband and I rented the Barnhouse for two weeks in July. The house is spacious, easily accommodated us plus our son and daughter in law who joined us for a week, plus guests who came to visit for several days, plus a couple of sleepovers with grandkids. The amenities included a fire pit, four kayaks, river frontage and a dock plus Adirondack chairs overlooking the river. There is a large outdoor dining table and umbrella with 10 wicker type chairs. We routinely sat 12 people for cookouts and gatherings. The inside of the Barnhouse has been beautifully constructed with stunning views that include soaring windows and oversize doors to coordinate. The Barnhouse inside amenities are excellent, it is well stocked and comfortable - you will enjoy your stay!

This home was lovely, in an amazing location! Great for families with kids 3 and up and stocked with everything you need to enjoy the woods and the water. Very clean and well appointed. Owners were very responsive. Walk to the beach...it's rocky so bring watershoes, but the water and the views are incredible! Be sure to visit the beach at North Bar Lake and Good Harbor Bay! We also enjoyed the Platte River Beach about 35 min away. Great for hunting fossils and Petoskey stones!Lots of stairs in the house, so if travelling with a toddler, keep that in mind. There was a baby gate provided, but we could have used 2. The rooms are a little small to fit a playpen, but you can do it. Also there is no bathtub. We had an 18 month old, and still had a great stay, but we had to adjust a little, and if you're prepared, it's still great!A final note, the lack of A/C isn't really an issue, except on really hot days when the upstairs bedroom can get toasty. The owners provide plenty of fans. We found it helpful to close all the windows and blinds during the day when you're out and about on the hot days and then open the windows at night when it's cool.

We stayed for a week with our two teens and my daughter joined us with her husband for a few days. Then my two teens each had a friend join them for the rest of the trip. You can’t beat this location. Quiet and peaceful but a very short walk to Glen Arbor or to the glorious beach. The area reminds me of what East Hampton and Sag Harbor were like 30 years ago. Pristine and stunning. We loved the back deck and the dock area along the Creek. Note that there is no AC, which would be totally fine if not for humidity, which makes the entire house damp and musty inside. Also note that the water is on a septic system/not city water. The location is unbeatable and our hosts were helpful!

What a beautiful home in which to enjoy Glen Arbor! Every little detail was perfect. Our check-in was easy, the amenities were fabulous, and we couldn’t have asked for a better house to stay at while we enjoyed the beach. The sunsets were breathtaking at the end of Bay Lane every night. Thank you Eric and family for a wonderful vacation home for our family!

We like it so much we rented this wonderful home for next year. Everything was perfect. My only suggestion would be to have an earlier check in time. Eric was so gracious and willing to take my calls to answer any questions I might have had. Betty

This was our second time renting this beautiful home, and we made more wonderful memories! The location is great - removed from any hustle and bustle, right on the Crystal River, and surrounded by nature (chipmunks, deer, and squirrels a-plenty!). The home is very well-stocked for all seasons. The fireplace is a delight and warms the whole home. The kitchen is ready for any meal to be cooked, and there is a whole closet full of fans, bedding, and pillows so you can tweak your comfort zone. This time, we enjoyed the firepit (though we did have to buy firewood - there were only rounds on the property and the rain took care of any smaller rounds that might have been useful), biking, hiking, kayaking, dune-climbing, family board games, movies, chartered fishing, and the local park for tennis. Thank you again!

My wife and I stayed here with our 2 young kids (baby and toddler) we loved the house and location. The house was clean, well furnished and stocked with everything we needed. The location on the crystal river was so nice and fun for our kids too, easy 1 min drive into town for food etc. We will stay here again for sure.