The Homestead, overlooking Lake Michigan in beautiful Glen Arbor, MI (30 minutes west of Traverse City) is the perfect destination for vacations, weddings, reunions and meetings, spa and salon services and year-round recreation. It is located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the area chosen by viewers of ABC’s Good Morning America as Most Beautiful Place in America. The 500 acre resort features the only Dave Pelz Scoring School in the Midwest, several miles of unspoiled shoreline, several pools, gourmet dining, and activities fit for the entire family, and has been awarded the Fred Bollaci Enterprises Golden Palate® Certificate of Excellence! Make this your new favorite getaway!
Leelanau County, Michigan is a premier travel destination for those seeking unmatched natural beauty in a tranquil setting. It is a peninsula blessed with sandy beaches, massive dunes, timbered ridges, pastoral farms, and wineries surrounded by Lake Michigan’s clear waters.
These unique natural resources and breathtaking views led to the creation of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the National Park that now surrounds The Homestead.
In addition to its natural beauty, Leelanau has a long history of agriculture. For generations, its cherry orchards have produced the nation’s largest crops of sweet and tart cherries. The annual National Cherry Festival takes place the first week of July in nearby Traverse City, a great family-friendly event! This year, fans were treated to a show by the Blue Angels, numerous concerts, races, tastings, and more! Today the orchards have been joined by wineries that grow many varieties of grapes. Together they make Leelanau County the largest producer of wines in the state and an emerging viticulture area for the nation. The character of the county hasn’t changed. It is much as it was when the Ojibway named it Leelanau, meaning “Land of Delight.” Enjoy exploring the area from this very scenic base, situated on 500 prime acres of rolling woodlands and lakeshore. There is a 9-hole par-3 golf course with stunning lake views on site, as well as numerous roads and trails to walk, hike, run, and bike! There is an 18-hole championship golf course minutes away as well.
Aerial of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.
The Homestead offers year-round recreation and family fun, a favorite spot for family reunions, the impressive resort is completely surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Accommodations consist of four unique hotels, condominiums, and homes spread throughout the resort, offering lake and river front, or lake, river and forest views in five distinct neighborhoods.
Amenities include two pools with hot tubs (one at the Beach Club, one in the Village) open to all registered guests; one pool for the exclusive use of guests at Stony Brook Lodge; and one pool for Spa Amira guests.
Golfers of all skill levels are sure to enjoy Mountain Flowers, a Par-3 9-hole course with stunning views of Lake Michigan’s Manitou Passage, Glen Lake and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The Homestead is the only resort in the Midwest to offer Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools (One, two and three-day schools are available). An Arnold Palmer Signature 18-hole course, Manitou Passage Golf Club, is located at a nearby sister property.
Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy four clay-surface courts and a stadium court are located at the Beach Club on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Pro Shop offers classes, clinics and exhibitions.
On site is Cavanaugh’s, a country store offering gifts, crafts, groceries and beer, a great selection of fine wine and liquor, and deli items. Rocky’s and Flip Flops are specialty stores offering seasonal clothing and gifts. Spa Amira is an intimate spa with water features, a labyrinth and an outdoor pool offering massage, body treatments, and facial, hand and foot care services amidst stunning views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan. Lillyjade is a recently-opened salon that uses earth-friendly products in its hand, foot and hair care services. Nestled in the heart of the Village, it overlooks a series of creeks, waterfalls and ponds.
Dining options include Nonna’s, featuring a classically-inspired contemporary Italian cuisine year-round. Even this connoisseur loved the food at Nonna’s. Cafe’ Manitou provides stunning seasonal Lake Michigan views along with its casual fine dining in summer. Beppi’s is a weekend casual sports bar in the Village. CQ’s Cabin offers a hearty start to the day with a hot breakfast buffet.
Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the New Leaf Health & Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art workout facility that offers guests Life Fitness elipticals, treadmills and stationary bikes, a strength training area, and circuit training machines, as well as variety of fitness classes and personal training sessions.
In winter months, enjoy family-oriented skiing and snowboarding with a Magic Carpet, Pony Tow, two triple chairs, one double chair, 100% snowmaking and 15 runs with a mix of green, blue and black levels of difficulty, with stunning views of Lake Michigan.
The resort is also favorite for meetings and weddings!
The lakeshore in Sleeping Bear Dunes is breathtakingly beautiful!
One of several pools at the resort.
With golf, skiing, swimming, water sports, hiking, biking, kayaking, wine tasting, fitness, spa, concerts, and great food, The Homestead is truly a year-round, family friendly resort with something for everyone!
The family-friendly Nonna’s in the village in the center of the resort features excellent authentic Italian cuisine with local and regional influences by Chef John Piombo. The motto of Nonna’s is “Simple. Unpretentious. Good,” and it delivers. Nonna’s is a rustic, yet romantic environment. Enjoy dining in the cozy dining room, or al fresco under the towering trees in nice weather. Nonna’s succeeds in highlighting the area’s spectacular local produce and the artisanal products made by local vendors.
The heated pool at the Beach Club is a favorite for kids of all ages! With the summer sunset around 9:30, and daylight until 10pm, the beach at Homestead Resort is a favorite for family reunions and all-day, multi-generational fun, well into the evening!
Sunset over Lake Michigan.
Enjoying a casual dinner at Cafe Manitou at the Beach Club at Homestead Resort. Once you come here, you will be back to experience more of #PureMichigan!
The Homestead Resort
1 Woodbridge Rd.
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231.334.5000
