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Homestead condo, Beautiful view of Lk MI & Manitou Is , A/C. internet & cable.
Glen Arbor, MI

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view!
We love staying at the Homestead, and this location didn't disappoint! The views from the living room and master bedroom were very beautiful, especially since the leaves on the trees hadn't quite come in yet during our early May stay. We also appreciated that there were relatively few steps to climb to the condo from the parking lot compared to the last Homestead condo we stayed in, which had over 80 steps. The condo also had everything we needed, and we know that a summer visit someday will be enjoyable with air conditioning (most of the condos there don't have it). Thank you for a lovely spring visit!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
The owners provided everything we needed. The view was beautiful! We enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akshay V., Farmington Hills

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views of Lake Michigan and Bear Dunes
House stands on a hill overlooking Lake Michigan as well as Bear Dunes. Easy to understand instructions up and into to the house. Too many thermostats to figure out in one house, but it seems usual with apartments around this area (Homestead). House has well equipped kitchen for the most part. The scissors were broken, thankfully had a Swiss knife. The house is about half a mile from Glen Arbor town. Homestead has few good trails around. The town has few good eateries, and a lot of views of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Location
What a wonderful property! Communication with the owners was excellent throughout. The condo is spacious and beautifully stocked. And the view!!! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Place
We just love the Homestead Resort, especially in the fall as we celebrate our anniversary. This condo was extra special with the incredible view of S. Manitou Island and the beautiful changing leaves. The condo is very roomy with comfortable beds, plenty of towels, kitchen supplies and wood for the fireplace. Thank you for opening up your home to us Ramune & Joseph! We hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodations and view
Amazing all around
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
The condo is great and fully stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gasper B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent view of Lake Michigan
Well equipped and comfortable-Second level view is great and not that many steps to get to unit. Pleasant and a/c units are a very handy to back up the breezes off the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Tree Top view of Lake Michigan!
Gorgeous elevated view of the Lake, saw eagles gliding right outside our window! Clean, tidy, well-organized and comfortable condo. And quiet. Thoroughly enjoyed our 4th of July week there. Also, love the Alpine village area! Great hiking! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, covieneant to attractions in area. Beautiful view of the lake. Comfortable.
Excellent experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
TimberRidge 23/24
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The condo was spacious, comfy and very nicely furnished. Very clean and neat throughout. The views of Lake Michigan from the living room and master bedroom are beautiful. You can tell that the owners take pride in their ownership as well as making the renter experience the best possible. We hope to return for another visit. Thank you for a memorable week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Very Relaxing Week
Breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from living and sleeping areas. Watching the lake with a roaring wood fire was very relaxing. Underrated time of the year to visit this area. The owners a very flexible and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mar 5 thru Mar 8
The condo was clean, uncluttered, the view was beautiful. Could not ask for anything more. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2023
We are pleased that you enjoyed your vacation and plan to return. Thank you for such positive review.

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay with the view!
The view is absolutely stunning. The owners made sure it was immaculate. In addition, they treat you like a guest instead of a renter. They had many little details to help make the stay even better! We would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2023
Thank you for the positive review. Our goal is to have the small details available so that that your vacation packing and stay will hassle free. This is appreciated by our guests.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

JERRY O.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect post holiday getaway
the place was clean. beautiful location and view. we were looking to do NOTHING, no itinerary or agenda. it was quiet in the area. the condo had everything we needed including a working fireplace. exactly what we'd hoped for. the owners even granted an extra couple hours for a later checkout to which we were grateful. all the amenities and everything clearly marked and explained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home!
This place was so comfortable, and the view was truly spectacular! Check in was easy and the hosts were very responsive. I’ll definitely be coming here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the view!
This was our second time staying at this property, and we loved having time to relax and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan! We were so grateful the owners moved up our dates to beat the blizzard.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view!
This place was everything we needed for out weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
This property was actually much larger than the photos led me to believe. Great location, amazing views of the lake, everything was clean and comfortable bed to boot. The host was very welcoming and provided helpful information about local weather etc before our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan & Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Complete Package
We signed up for a "room with a view" on lake Michigan and received that and so much more. Ramune and Joseph's place was conveniently located to all local attractions and a very comfortable place to begin and end our day. Clean. Carefully stocked. Thoughtful extras. Well maintained. A complete package. A wonderful experience. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accomodations
Beautiful view and everything needed to make us feel comfortable and cozy. My husband is a great cook and he loved how well stocked the kitchen was with little details only a cook would appreciate! Everything was explained well from the TV to the heater. It was very clean when we arrived and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two Weeks of Wonderful
We had a great time staying at Ridgetop 23/24. The views were spectacular and the condo was very cozy. We loved appreciated the well appointed kitchen and the comfortable beds. We were bummed that it was already booked up for next summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Loved the place and location, some of the best views ever from the balcony. The resort is also amazing, I would recommend this place to anyone, good deal as well, compared to most places on that resort. Here are the small issues we had though. The place needs some updating. The furniture is literally from the 90’s, comfy, but anyone 30+ will have some flashbacks of their furniture growing up. Kitchen is great, however there is a great little bar attached, with no stools. No central air, but the AC units worked great. Toilets are not extended bowls, which will catch you off guard at first if you’re not used to it. These are all very small issues though, and we’re already talking about possibly going back. Five stars for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Property was just as described and photos were accurate. Very clean and comfortable. Gorgeous views of Lake Michigan sunsets. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
Beautiful view from the balcony, living room and master bedroom !Great sunsets! Split floor plan would be great for couples traveling together. We really enjoyed the condo and the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunsets in a well equipped condo
I have never stayed in a rental that was so well equipped! Spices, oil, what you need if you want to cook and so many cooking utensils! Games, dvds, matches, the owners have put a lot of thought into what renters may need. Absolutely loved the fireplace (wood outside in closed area) Perfect for watching sunsets while drinking champagne The owners were pro active and very gracious. Location at homestead resort was wonderful, not too many steps. We walked to Glen arbor, maybe a mile. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R., Kokomo, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay and Perfect Time of the Year
Very spacious, very clean and an excellent view! We have stayed in numerous VRBO's from the east coast to the west coast, and this one ranks up there at the top! Ramune and Joseph have furnished this condo with anything and everything you could possibly need in a vacation rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Reviews Were Right!
The reviews helped us choose this property and they were right. The unit was immaculate and very well stocked. The view of Lake Michigan is stunning. We built a fire with wood that was supplied and watched the sunset over the lake. Very peaceful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!!
We decided to spend a few days of our spring break at The Homestead to get away from it all. The accommodations were wonderful - clean, comfortable, well equipped with a FABULOUS view. We visited over some cooler and sometimes rainy days, but it didn't matter, because we were so comfortable and cozy in Joseph and Ramune's condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Easy check in and out. Great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Winter Weekend Getaway!
Do yourself a favor and book this property! This condo is perfect in every way! Great location, well stocked with amenities and plenty of space to relax and unwind. We enjoyed the gorgeous views from living room and bedroom. We can’t wait to come back this summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Rental
We loved this condo. It was well appointed; with some of the most complete kitchen items of any condo we've ever stayed in. The furniture is very comfortable and the views unbeatable. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R., Carleton, Mi USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Winter Weekend
The condo was very clean. Everything we needed was supplied. Lots of firewood available. Great view. Wonderful owners. Beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, comfortable, and quiet...and well-stocked
This is one of the best "stocked" vacation places I have ever stayed. Everything we needed was in place. With one trip to the grocery store, we could have hidden out there for weeks. The two bedrooms are in separate areas, so there is lots of privacy. The view is wonderful. Just be sure you understand that this is up high on the dunes, so any walking involves lots and lots of hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2023
Kathryn, Thank you for your positive review and acknowledgement of my effort to make this a positive vacation. We try to have the condo well stock so guests would not have to worry to bring all the small items needed for a brief vacation and eating in the unit. Until next time, Ramune

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous views, great condo!
The condo was exactly as advertised. Incredible view of the lake, spacious and clean apt, a kitchen with everything you need (we cooked all our meals here due to a COVID surge). The location is lovely. The Homestead has easy access to the beach, and Glen Arbor is a cute little town. Instructions were clear, and Ramune was responsive to our questions. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2023
Mathew, Thank you for such a positive and descriptive review of your stay. It was a delight renting to you and hopefuly we will see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
This was a beautiful condo to stay in with a wonderful view of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Get a away
The place is very nice and very well stocked, and the view is gorgeous. Very comfortable. Owner is very good to work with. Would recommend and we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable condo
We had a great stay in this well appointed condo, and found everything we needed. It is in s very convenient location for visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes, nearby hikes, and tge town of Glen Arbor. Highly recommend! We will definitely consider staying here again next time we visit the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane M., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Condo!
We have rented many properties over the years and this far exceeds any of them! Cleanliness, communication from owner, supplies, and detailed instructions for everything was fantastic! The view was so beautiful that we did not want to leave the condo. This owner truly anticipated everything you could possibly need. We feel very fortunate that we found this place and would love to definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with fantastic view of Lake Michigan! All the comforts of home! Wonderful place!
See above!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway!
We rented this condo for a long weekend getaway in the fall. The property was very clean and well-maintained.. It had all of the amenities that we needed, and a very nice view of Lake Michigan. Check-in was super easy and the owners were very good with communicating with us about our rental. We would rent this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Summer L., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Electrical problems
The whole resort lost power 2 different days while we were there for my sons wedding. It was non weather related. We lost $300 in groceries. Were forced to check out 2 days early plus had no power for 2 days so we got to enjoy it arrival day then no power all of the rest of the day Then lost again on Sunday all day so we just had to leave We had a newborn with us and so many family events during the week for the wedding I have contacted the owner twice for some kind of reimbursement but no reply whatsoever. This power outage was only in The Homestead. The whole resort was out It was beautiful. Too bad our week long family wedding/ vacation was ruined though
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2023
It is very unfortunate that you had such a bad experience with the resort’s power outage and needed to shorten your vacation. I apologize for not responding to your messages immediately since we were vacationing in a valley at Hocking Hills State Park OH which had minimal internet coverage and I did not received your messages sooner. Immediately after receiving your message you were sent an $800 refund. I am aware that this monetary refund does not compensate for your inconvenience. During 40 years of renting our condo, I have always responded quickly regarding issues with our condo as evidence by being a Premier Host with excellent numerous ratings.

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
The condo was wonderful and we felt like we spent a week at the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We loved every minute of our stay. Beautiful condo. Breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. We hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gramann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip
We loved our stay at the condo. The views are spectacular from the balcony. The owners were great and responsive. The provided useful tips and travel brochures. We hope to go again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucretia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait until next year!
We loved staying at the condo! We already booked it for next year. Incredible value for a beautiful view of Lake Michigan and resort setting. The owner made contact upon arrival and was easily accessible for questions or needs. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals, store leftovers, and even room in the cupboards to store our groceries. Thank you Ramune!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful condo and gorgeous location.
Perfect choice for our vacation in Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Homestead is a very unique resort. I would love to visit when everything is open and better weather. Great location with easy access to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and multiple small towns along M22.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021