From the very beginning to the very end, this was the most wonderful week. Communication was fabulous. Location and convenience was great. Condo itself was clean, very nice, adorable, and we loved it. Thank you Matt & Lisa! Annie S. May 2024

Beautiful views of small dunes overlooking Crystal River directly from the condo windows. Over the small dunes is beautiful Lake Michigan. Very peaceful. Condo was set up with all the amenities. The owner was very helpful and stayed in great contact.

1st, this property is exactly as advertised and depicted in the online photos (not always the case right?). 2nd, the location is ideal. Just steps from the the scenic Crystal River and only a few more (across a small dune) to a pristine beach and Lake Michigan. 3rd, the condo has undergone a recent and tasteful renovation. 4th...well you probably got the picture. Everything you need has been provided by the owners. The condo is ideal for a couple or small family. If you're actively into water activities, kayaks, boogie boards, and a paddle board (with life jackets) are included. If you'd rather stay still and soak in the rays on the beach, beach chairs and an umbrella are at your disposal. The location within the Homestead Resort has many advantages such as an on site shop & restaurant for food/coffee. Plus you are only a 5-7 min drive to Glen Arbor and all it's offerings. Or, like us, you could take your bikes into town along the scenic Sleeping Bear Heritage trail (a 20 mile plus mostly paved trail) which has a trail head just next to the Homestead entrance (so convenient)! We stayed in late Sept when the weather was still great but the summer crowds had gone home. Most shops and restaurants were still open but some had limited hours. I can imagine the vibe is different during the peak summer times but after an active day you still get to relax on the condo's deck (or cross the dunes to the beach) and catch a gorgeous relaxing sunset! Go/Enjoy!

This was an excellent location to stay!!! The condo was perfect for our family of four and we loved the paddle board and kayaks. Also, Matt was extremely helpful with ideas on things to do. We would highly recommend this vacation location!!

I expected a beautiful condo, nice beach and crystal clear water... but I did not expect some of the most beautiful sunsets imaginable! And, night did not truly fall until 10:30 - talk about Summer In Northern Michigan! Our family enjoyed a week of pure Northern Michigan bliss. Matt, Your place was perfect! We enjoyed using your beach amenities and the community grill was awesome for cooking out. As huge tennis fans, who booked our stay during Wimbledon, we appreciated the nice TV - loved how it swung out for easy viewing. Overall a great stay at at a beautiful property. Looking forward to next Summer in Northern Michigan...

Condo was perfect for us. Close to Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Very comfortable and thoughtfully furnished.

Location of the property is an A+. Just steps to the water, and was just as described. Highly recommended! We will hopefully be back this spring!

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely, updated condo! The location on the Crystal River is perfect for watching the salmon. We made use of the included kayaks several times to paddle on the river. A bridge to the beach is conveniently located in back of the unit, great for beach combing and sunset viewing. The condo itself is well-stocked with everything you may need. Thank you!

Bedroom spaces are extremely tight, cozy space otherwise, which we needed because it turned out to be a cold, windy and rainy stay. Wish we could have utilized the extra curricular items available more than we were able. Hope to return to the area one day soon. Nice, clean space for the three of us.

We had a great stay in Glen Arbor. The condo was very clean and the location was perfect! Right on Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Matt was great and provided detailed information about the condo and the general area. He was very responsive as well. Thanks Matt, Will definitely stay here again.

Little disappointed in the way we were treated because we did not rent from the resort. Treated like second class citizens! Not even allowed to go look around the gift store.

We had a great time there and the host provided wonderful instructions and tips for the area. We found the beds comfortable and the kitchen well stocked. The tv had Roku which was great and it was nice to have some water toys and beach chairs there. We loved that the beach and hiking were easily accessible.

Perfect location on Crystal River with easy, close access to Lake Michigan. Matt was great to work with and responded quickly to questions. We definitely hope to stay here again.

Such an amazing week. Perfect place for our family of five with all the amenities we needed. Thanks for a wonderful memory filled week!!

Our family of four had an absolutely wonderful stay at this property while spending a week up north. The owners provided an extremely helpful guide prior to arrival and even offered a lot of tips for their favorite places to eat and check out while visiting. The condo was the perfect size for our family of 2 adults and 2 kids, and the kayaks and tubes were definitely put to good use along the river - we even had a couple of calm Lake Michigan days/evenings that allowed for kayak exploration in the lake. The location on the property was perfect for our two kids who loved the little sand cove just across the bridge along the river. They're old enough where they could go over and play in the sand while we watched from the deck - and they loved it! The owners provide really everything you could need or want and were super responsive via text to any questions that we had while on our trip. Prior to arrival we wondered if there would be enough room, but it worked out really well. The bedrooms are smaller, but they worked great and the beds were really comfortable. Overall, another perfect week for our family in a great location. Would definitely visit again!

Perfectly located condo. Host was great and the place was clean. Definitely booking this place again.

Beautiful property located in close proximity to many great areas including Pyramid Point, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Glen Haven Historic District, Maritime Museum, Leeland, and Leelanau Lighthouse.

From my first correspondence to my last correspondence with Matt, he was so helpful. Very prompt to reply and answer my questions. He was always available. He sent a renter guide prior to our stay with specific instructions about the condo and area which was quite helpful. The condo worked well for our family of 5. The rooms are well organized and thought has been given to make the best use of space in each room. The kitchen was well supplied too with nice little extras, such as tin foil and ziplock bags. Our kids loved being so close to the river and beach. We had the beach to ourselves sometimes. During our stay the Homestead was quiet. We enjoyed the use of kayaks, inner tubes, and beach chairs. The location was great for us to relax and tour the surrounding area. We loved the easy access to the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for biking. I gave the cleanliness of the property 4 stars because although the inside of the condo was clean, the deck was not cleaned prior to our stay. I wouldn't hesitate to rent from Matt again.

Very well equipped for a summer stay - rafts, kayaks, etc. Updated nice interior. Small but functional bedrooms. Great view and river/lake access. Perfect for families!

Perfect location and such a cute little town! Host was great and so easy to get ahold of for any questions you had! Would totally go and stay there again.

Lots of amenities to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Crystal River and Lake Michigan.

Beautiful place. Easy to check in, close to beach and Glen Arbor. We had no troubles while we were there. It was recently remodeled and decorated very nicely. My only suggestion would be to add a hair dryer to the property.

We had a perfect getaway and enjoyed the sunsets on the beach, winery tours, Sleeping Bear, Glen Arbor and The Homestead. We also enjoyed relaxing at the condo and the view from the deck. The condo is very tastefully decorated comfortable, and provided all of the amenities we were looking for.

I grew up visiting the Homestead every summer since 1984, and have stayed in virtually every location, and this condo is by far the best spot I've stayed. Completely updated condo, beautifully laid out 2 bedroom, and literally 60 seconds from the beach. River access to kayak & paddleboard is right outside this ground level unit. Condo is equipped with literally everything & more you need; beach chairs, inflatables, kayaks, paddleboards, tennis racquets, and on and on. Condo was very clean and the host provided the most thorough guide/instructions for the unit I've ever seen. Host communicated & checked in to see how the stay was. When I emailed him, he'd respond very timely. Five stars all around for this unit. For reference, we have a family of five; 2, 4, 6 & my wife & I. Bunk/full/trundle was perfect for the kids. Queen bed in master very comfortable. Bathroom great size. Perfect unit for a family.

Our family of 5 had a great stay in this condo. The condo was right on the river and a short walk over the sand dune to the beach. The condo was very clean and well stocked. Our kids enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle board that came with the unit everyday. The owner was very responsive and checked in regularly to ensure we were having a great stay. My son enjoyed fishing everyday right from the bridge and made friends with the other kids in the surrounding unit who were doing the same. It was just perfect for our family of 5. We would definitely stay here again and hope to return next year.

My family and I had an amazing week at this beautiful property! I can’t say enough good things about our experience. The owner was so good at communicating with us and even had a rental guide emailed to us with every detail you could possibly think of! It helped with packing too because the owners have provided a lot of amenities for their guests. The condo was so clean, comfortable and well stocked. We enjoyed the games that were there and the fact that we could watch our favorite family shows on Netflix at the end of the day. The kayaks, and paddle board that were there made the trip so much fun and we didn’t even need to pack our beach chairs or floating tubes. It was all there! We highly recommend staying at this condo and can’t wait to return!