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Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill

Summary:

Dancin' Bear



The Space:

This charming two-bedroom home in Glen Arbor is half a block to Lake Michigan and walking distance to the shops and restaurants of downtown. Inside, relax in the comfort of the living room. Gather for a group movie night. Prepare meals together in the well-appointed kitchen. Keep warm by the fireplace on chilly nights. When you’re not at the lake, lounge on the peaceful back deck, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a good book. It also makes an idyllic setting for dinner. Grill and then dien alfresco together. However you choose to spend your time, this home is where vacation memories are made. THINGS TO KNOW Summer rentals are Sunday to Sunday. This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 15 minutes by foot from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Dancing Bear

Excellent place. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Due D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Arbor

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stacy E.

Enjoyed our stay!

Great location! 3 minute walk to beach, shops and restaurants. Home was clean and has plenty of room for a family or a getaway for two like we did. We would definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is well furnished and equipped. Everything in Glen Arbor is within walking distance, and a beautiful Lake Michigan beach is right at the end of the street. It’s a great choice for a Sleeping Bear Dunes trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alexa S.

Great stay right downtown

Great up north cabin feel, clean and as expected from the listing. Easy access into the house upon arrival.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Awesome location to walk to everything! House was perfectly stocked even had tons of games we enjoyed. So much room!! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jodi C.

Dancin' Bear

Great location - you can easily walk anywhere in Glen Arbor.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and comfy

The kids loved the loft! Nice and close to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property. Perfect location and had everything we needed. It’s a little bit dated, but it’s a vacation rental. There are a couple of “upgrades” we would recommend: A coat rack, hand towel rack by the sink in the bathroom. Overall, a nice, quiet place. Perfect for two couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Timothy T.

needs some work on the outside. looks like part of the fence is going to collapse.

nice central location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother’s Day trip

The house was perfect for our Mother’s Day trip. It was four girls and we slept comfortably. The house location was walking distance to everything we wanted to see in town! The beach was done the road as well. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Paul N.

Bats living in the attic, providing unpleasant odor.

Excellent location
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the perfect location for the things we wanted to do. It's close to the beach, Leland, and Traverse City. Great location for local shopping and dining. We loved the two king sized beds and sofa bed. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals from Costco. The home is charming. Yes, there is some peeling paint and cosmetic updates needed, but if are looking for a comfortable, central location this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location - comfortable house

We could walk to the beach, walk to groceries and restaurants, and, it was perfectly quiet and private. It wasn't clear from property description that second full bathroom adjoined the upstairs/loft bedroom but it did! We enjoyed our stay thoroughly and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Very comfortable home

Dancing Bear was a very nice place to spend the weekend. Perfect for two couples. It was very clean. We spent alot of time playing cards and games at the kitchen table. The only negative was the gas fireplace didn't work. It would have been nice to be able to use it since it was a cold and rainy weekend.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mary Ellen W.

Great Location

Nice floor plan. But house is tired. Stained shower. Peeling exterior paint. Very old furniture. Would book again if I had to, but not with excited anticipation