Murphy's Glen- Big Glen Lake Waterfront

Glen Arbor, Michigan
$1250 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Sleeping Bear Dunes recently received the title of 'Most Beautiful Place in America' from Good Morning America! Glen Lake is highly regarded as one of the most spectacular lakes in the Great Lakes region.

This is a unique mid-century contemporary ranch style vacation home with a finished walk out basement. Our home is a spacious 2,900 sq ft. We have 100 feet of private waterfront on a deep 300 ft. lot. There is a 150 foot long dock with sunning section and a mooring for boats. Water is crystal clear, perfect for swimming, with a sandy lake bottom. Two full-sized decks and a nice bonfire pit along the shore. Many picture windows and sliding glass doors allow a phenomenal view of the lake from indoors. Newly finished basement includes ping-pong, card, and pool tables. The nautical-themed basement also has a cozy fireplace and a sound-system.

Our home is a walk, bike ride, or drive from the lovely shops and restaurants of downtown Glen Arbor. We are in very close proximity to the beautiful Empire Bluffs, Crystal River, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Lake Michigan.

3 Bedrooms (plus additional room with 3 twin beds)
3 Bathrooms (2 showers total)

We kindly ask for no smoking or pets in our home. Thank you.

Note: We have a strict cancellation policy for prime summer weeks from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If a cancellation is made during the prime summer time period less than 60 days in advance, a refund will only be provided if another guest rents this time period for the same rate.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Scuba Diving Nearby Sledding Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Foosball Table Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake 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 : 9

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Josh M.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Overall great stay! Nice and clean and beautiful private views of the lake. Really enjoyed this peaceful setting in the woods, yet plenty of open space near the water. Great communication from host!

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Fabulous house on the west side of Big Glen. The house has everything for a relaxing family vacation and is clean and comfortable. Ed was wonderful and great with communication. We will definitely return!

  • Jerry G.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Ed's property is exactly as advertised. Easy access on Big Glen Lake, tastefully decorated in Mid Century Modern, and well appointed, with every detail you will need for your stay. Had an amazing family vacation.

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2023

    Stayed Jun 23, 2023

    Loved the privacy of the property and the clean shallow water...the deck/yard was also very comfortable. Hope to visit again.

  • Flora M.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2023

    Stayed Jun 16, 2023

    Murphy's Glen is the perfect place for a family vacation. There are plenty of games for kids and kids at heart. The swimming and water sports were outstanding. Plenty of space to eat in and the kitchen was well-stocked with every appliance and utensil imaginable. Plus the whole house was immaculate!

  • Rick R.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2022

    Stayed Sep 16, 2022

    Wonderful long weekend with friends! The property was awesome, clean and plenty of room. Days spent biking, swimming and laying on the dock. Evenings on the deck. Couldn't be happier with our stay!

  • Elizabeth W.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2021

    Stayed Sep 16, 2021

    This was a perfect property for a relaxing weekend. The home was super clean and perfect. Plenty of space and the deck was perfect for outdoor meals!

  • Janice G.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2020

    Stayed Jul 11, 2020

    The house is in immaculate condition and worked out well for our family. Ed Murphy couldn’t have been more helpful making sure we had everything we needed. The basement was amazing and provided fun for everyone. We can’t wait to rent again next year! It’s a wonderful place on a great lot!!

  • Markus G.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2020

    Stayed Jun 26, 2020

    Ed was very responsive to my inquiries before and after booking. House and room were founded as listed, everything was clean and in great working order. We enjoyed the basement entertainment and kayaks every day. If you consider staying with a larger group, be aware that the room with the three kids bed is not closed off from the kitchen/living room and that the master is large and gets all the view, while the other two rooms are small and no view. Location is great, literally minutes to go on a hike, mins to run to the store, and yet totally peaceful!

  • Brad A.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2019

    Stayed Aug 17, 2019

    Met all our expectations. Large, fully stocked kitchen, nice eating area for 6 adults and 2 babies, great downstairs area with pool table and ping pong. Loved the large backyard with the fire pit area. Dock and lake were great. Thoroughly enjoyed our week at Murphy’s Glen.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$1,250+
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