Title: Spacious Lakefront Retreat w/ 2 Homes, Private Beach, Docks & Amazing Location - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious Lakefront Retreat w/ 2 Homes, Private Beach, Docks & Amazing Location Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92471500/92471406/6d3459ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92471500/92471406/6314f453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92471500/92471406/20510a90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92471500/92471406/95613ad5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92471500/92471406/2a06dd26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tonawathya Retreat invites you to make unforgettable memories on Big Glen Lake. With two spacious lakefront homes, enjoy access to a private stretch of sandy beach and multiple decks with steps leading down to the water's edge. Gather in the open living areas with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces, and huge windows showcasing lake views. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious Lakefront Retreat w/ 2 Homes, Private Beach, Docks & Amazing Location Multiple families coming together for an unforgettable vacation on the lake? Tonawathya Retreat is beckoning! Along your own private stretch of sandy beach on Big Glen Lake, you’ll have access to all the space and amenities of two amazing lakefront homes, making this the perfect spot to make memories with family and friends. BONUS! If you don’t need both homes for your vacation, check out the separate listings for the Annex (2 bedrooms) and Tonawathya (3 bedrooms). Living Spaces The larger of the two, Tonawathya boasts a welcoming open living area that’s bright, airy, and super spacious with vaulted ceilings and a huge wall of windows overlooking the lake. It’s the perfect place to gather, with tons of seating options, a flatscreen TV for family movie nights, and a gas fireplace to make rainy days extra cozy. And the slightly retro vibe makes the space feel just like home. Next door, the slightly smaller Annex mimics the living space in Tonawathya. It also has vaulted ceilings, an open layout, and tons of windows. With a huge comfy sectional, it’s a super cozy spot. You’ll have a hard time deciding which living room to hang out in! Kitchen & Dining With two homes come two kitchens! In Tonawathya, the light, bright, fully-equipped kitchen features white shaker-style cabinets, fun light fixtures, two kitchen islands, and huge windows showcasing the lake. There are multiple places to dine, from the eat-in kitchen table and stools at the kitchen island to a formal dining table for six and a cozy breakfast table for two. In the Annex, the kitchen is completely open to the living space, with a large two-tier island that offers plenty of prep space and bar seating for four. Gather for meals (or family game nights) at the huge wooden dining table for six. Bedrooms & Baths With five bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, and endless lake views, there is plenty of space for everyone to spread out across two homes. It’s the ideal setup for two families to each have their own space (and their own house!) but you can divvy up the spacious bedrooms however you choose. In Tonawathya: Bedroom 1: Primary suite on the main level, King bed, lake views, flatscreen TV, and full ensuite bathroom with a shower Bedroom 2: On the lower level, King and twin bed, lake views, and attached half bath Bedroom 3: On the lower level, Queen and twin bed, lake views, flatscreen TV, and ensuite bathroom with shower Bathroom 1: Primary ensuite, shower Bathroom 2: Bedroom 2’s half bath Bathroom 3: Bedroom 3’s ensuite, shower Bathroom 4: Half bath off the kitchen area In the Annex: Bedroom 1: Primary suite, King bed, access to deck, and ensuite bathroom with a shower Bedroom 2: Two twin beds, and attached full bathroom Extra: Queen sleeper sofa in the living room Bathroom 1: Primary ensuite, shower Bathroom 2: Full bath with shower Outdoor Amenities With two houses you get double the lakefront! Both homes have large decks with steps down to your own huge expanse of private beach on Big Glen Lake. Rent or bring your own boat and jet skis – Tonawathya Retreat has moorings and a jet ski hoist to make getting out on the water easy. Hang out on the swim platform, float in the water, fire up the grill on the deck, and gather around the fire pit just steps from the lake. With amenities like this, you’ll never want to leave! Must sign rental agreement upon booking, Must submit an off-platform security hold that will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages are reported. Must follow all house rules! Maximum 2 cars allowed, if bringing a boat and trailer we do have a spot to park it between trees. Just let me know and I can send you a picture, No pets. No smoking/vaping. No parties or events. Failure to abide by the Rental Rules will result in immediate eviction and/or loss of the renter’s deposit. Smoking and pets are not allowed. Missing or damaged towels, sheets, quilts, blankets, pillows will be charged to guest at replacement cost. Quiet time is from 11pm-7am daily. No unapproved parties or events. No fireworks. Please clean grill prior to check out. 2 propane tanks are provided. Additional tanks or refills are the responsibility of the guest. Please park on the cement or gravel area only. No parking or driving on grass or edges is allowed due to possible irrigation and septic damage. Please do not enter any of the boats on the property. We provide a mooring for you to rent or bring your own. Absolutely no beach fires, must stay in the designated fire pit. The boat house at the Tona house is off limits to guests. Our owners have camera’s in there due to the expensive nature of what’s located in there and we don’t allow guests to access it. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65258000/65257919/8045e163.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home Glen Arbor - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=65257919&PinnedHotelID=65257919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119210000/119204500/119204402/2cef43d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seven Sisters On Little Glen Empire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=119204402&PinnedHotelID=119204402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84260000/84253600/84253519/c765b97d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright & spacious home on Sandy Tamarack Cove with beach & dock access & firepit Maple City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 7.2 Good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=84253519&PinnedHotelID=84253519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78460000/78454900/78454817/82c67e15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Glen Lakefront in Glen Arbor with Hot Tub! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5f4a1x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.88124%2C-85.98955&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=S6DDMRKuJYuneAqH83XO-cJGWw8=) Glen Arbor, MI #### What's nearby - Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Little Glen Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 10.1 km - Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 9 min drive - 7.6 km - Crystal Mountain - 41 min drive - 53.3 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cherry Republic - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Mill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Art's Tavern - ‬2 min drive - ‪Boonedocks - ‬2 min drive - ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious Lakefront Retreat w/ 2 Homes, Private Beach, Docks & Amazing Location pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Spacious Lakefront Retreat w/ 2 Homes, Private Beach, Docks & Amazing Location? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spacious Lakefront Retreat w/ 2 Homes, Private Beach, Docks & Amazing Location? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Spacious Lakefront Retreat w/ 2 Homes, Private Beach, Docks & Amazing Location located? > Located in the heart of Glen Arbor, this vacation home is steps from Glen Lake and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Little Glen Lake and Crystal River are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious Lakefront Retreat w/ 2 Homes, Private Beach, Docks & Amazing Location Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer L. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful views! These homes are set up well for large family. We had a wonderful time, it was so relaxing which was just what our family needed! The kitchen was well set up for cooking. The bedrooms were all very comfortable. We loved sitting on the patio looking at the lake. The water was a bit chilly but we still managed to get in the lake and have some fun. ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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