Home On The Crystal River In Glen Arbor! Pontoon Available to rent

Glen Arbor, Michigan
$1072 avg/night
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 13

Max Sleeps


Looking for a fun, beautiful escape in Glen Arbor with your family and friends Crystal Bend is a new rental with so much to offer! It sits on a large lot on the Crystal River in downtown Glen Arbor (yet away from it all). This cedar shake home is only a half a mile from the beach (and only a few miles from several other good beaches!), has kayaks for paddling the river, a sauna by the water, a game room with foosball and ping pong, as well as a great treehouse in the riverside yard! There are 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house. There is an additional bedroom off of the game room, and a closed off den (with sleeper sofa) make this perfect for accommodating a larger group. The state of the art kitchen has a beautiful Viking range and two islands for prep work! Gather around the large farmhouse table that can seat 10, or belly up to the bar that can seat 6. Leelanau Peninsula wineries begin in Glen Arbor, as does the Heritage Trail (perfect for running, walking and biking) that runs through the woods, Glen Haven, the Dunes, and to Empire. The famed Sleeping Bear Dune Climb is only 5 miles away, as well as the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and the beautiful Glen Lakes are less than a mile away- perfect for boating fun! And, don't miss the putt putt golf course on the river just down from the house! In the summer, enjoy the green grass, warm, shallow waters for splashing around and playing, and perfect for kayaking and tubing!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Table Tennis TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 13

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Vida B.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    The house was large and had plenty of room to accommodate our family. The master was large enough to use part of it as a nursery for our toddler. It was so nice to have many options for watching TV, reading, playing games and dining. The outdoor area was large and beautiful. It was so nice to be right on the river. Walking to town was a bonus, and we enjoyed being close to the Heritage bike trail. Guests should be aware that the house has a true cottage feel, and is damp and musty. This was a health issue for one of guests. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and this house met all our needs

  • Jodi G.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    There are many things we enjoyed about this property: it’s a lovely, spacious house; the riverfront location with kayaks is great, and the kitchen/dining area is a wonderful party space. We didn’t realize there was no air conditioning, and fans are not enough to cool the house. The children’s bunk room was unusable due to a broken window (no air flow), broken closet shelving with nails sticking out, and a door that broke off when we opened it. The tree house was filthy with animal scat, had a broken ladder, and had a wobbly railing with nails sticking out. The kitchen roof leaked through the light fixture (smelled like sewage), there were ants in the upstairs bedrooms and mold in one of the downstairs bedrooms. We had to call for maintenance three separate times (maintenance staff was very courteous). Our group managed to make good memories despite these things, and we wish we could give a higher rating.

  • Ariana C.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We had a great time at this property. The open concept kitchen, dining and living room was perfect for our group. The house was very spacious and the yard was awesome. We really enjoyed the beautiful view and the onsite amenities such as the game room, campfire area, kayaks, and fishing rods. We can't wait to come back and stay here in the spring or summer!

  • Troy S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Great place to stay with family and/or friends with lots of amenities and super close to the newly opened River Club and downtown Glen Arbor. We will be back!!

  • andrea c.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Great location to town. Owners are very responsive to answer any questions. The house is spacious with lots of room and you are surrounded by nature daily. Very large kitchen with plenty of space. The things that could be improved upon but are not a complaint as we enjoyed our stay, are as follows: The house does smell a little musty. Not a deal breaker though. The temp does drop quite a bit at night and there were not enough extra blankets for everyone. Only one thin quilt per bed. Not a lot of hot water for showers and the water pressure was low. Some cobwebs in the main bathroom area and dust/dirt in the coffee mugs. Main floor bathroom door sticks, I couldnt get out and had to have someone else come open the door from the outside. Overall We enjoyed our stay. Very

  • Gentry S.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Absolutely loved our stay on the river. Plenty to do with being on the River and being in walking distance to town. Kayaks, fishing, bon fires, miniature golf, ice cream and lots of walks. We have three teenagers, plenty to keep them busy. The house itself was perfect. Everyone had their own room. The kitchen did not disappoint! We will be back!

  • Michael T.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    We have stayed at this property multiple times over the years and it never disappoints. Highly Recommended!

  • Lacey S.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Fantastic location, gourmet kitchen, and lots of kayaks to enjoy the river were some of the highlights of this Glen Arbor home.

  • Martin K.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2019

    Stayed Aug 17, 2019

    Our family of 10 adults and 2 kids under 5 had a wonderful week in Glen Arbor while staying here. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out if needed. Most of the time we hung out in the kitchen/dinning room table area or outside on the deck by the river. The location on the river was great fun for us as the people kayaking down Crystal River went by all the time giving us plenty to watch. Bonus that the property had a number of kayaks for us to us which allowed us to take quick little trips with the 4 year old. I used the paddle board once when we went to the beach for the afternoon. Huge bonus of a pontoon boat! Plenty of room for everyone to fit on the boat. Life jackets were made available for the 4 and 1 year old. We did find the floor on the first floor need a sweeping when we arrived but other than that everything was very clean. We brought much of our own spices but there were plenty of spices available at the house. I would highly recommend this home from large families visiting Glen Arbor.

  • Pamela S.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2017

    Stayed Jun 30, 2017

    What a wonderful stay! The house was perfect for 10 of us (6 adults and 4 children). The river was beautiful and very quiet. The kids LOVED being in the river! Kayaks and paddle boards were provided!!! Loved the Pontoon boat also as well as the fire pit on the river. Only recommendation I would make is to have chairs on the upstairs deck. Thank you for a memorable family vacation!

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