Published January 6, 2021 | LeBearResort.com
In August 2020, I was hired to write the website content for LeBear Luxury Resort in Glen Arbor, Michigan. I also acted as a consultant for the website's redesign, formatting, and navigation.
Homepage Introduction
LeBear Luxury Residential Club & Spa
Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula, LeBear Luxury Resort is a place like no other. Immerse yourself among crystal blue waters, ancient sand dunes, and lush forests. It’s a place unchanged – the memories formed here endure for generations.
LeBear is a year-round luxury residential club located in Glen Arbor, Michigan, just minutes away from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which was voted the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning America. Glen Arbor is a quaint, walkable town in close proximity to LeBear with plenty of charming shops and restaurants. It’s the perfect place to embark on an adventure or let the day slip away on the beach.
LeBear has fourteen private residences that overlook the mystical waters of Lake Michigan. Each 2,500-square-foot residence is elegantly furnished with two bedrooms, and two and a half bathrooms, a private deck, and gourmet kitchen. The resort facilities offer luxurious indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, massage room, sauna, private beach, and more. Bask in the privacy of your own world-class sanctuary as you contemplate the day’s adventures.
About LeBear
LeBear Resort: The Ultimate Year-Round Escape
LeBear Luxury Resort is a one-of-a-kind luxury residential club in Glen Arbor, Michigan. Each of the fourteen luxury residences is fractionally-owned, available for private or rental use year-round. LeBear is affiliated with The Registry Collection®, an upscale fractional exchange club that offers luxury vacation opportunities with top-tier resorts around the world.
Each residence at LeBear is over 2,500 square feet and can accommodate up to eight people. They each include two bedrooms and a private study, two and a half bathrooms, a full-size gourmet kitchen, and a large private deck with expansive views of Lake Michigan. The luxurious master bathroom is equipped with heated slate floors, a steam shower, and jetted tub. The majority of LeBear’s residences were completely remodeled in 2019 to include the highest quality of amenities, including HDR televisions, Bose® audio systems, and elegant furnishings that reflect the “Up North” lifestyle.
As one of the finest resorts in Michigan, LeBear is uncompromising in the quality of its amenities. The spectacular outdoor swimming pool is perfect for the whole family – it includes a heated deck, whirlpool, and a striking backdrop of Lake Michigan. The glass conservatory indoor pool and whirlpool act as a toasty haven on snowy days. A bonfire is prepared on the private beach for each night during the warm season – s’mores ingredients are provided! For those who wish to venture out on the calm lake waters, kayaks and paddleboards are available at no additional cost. LeBear also offers a fitness room, sauna, complimentary Wi-Fi, billiards, and massage room for owners and guests.
LeBear’s facilities contain Blu, an award-winning restaurant with eclectic cuisine from the freshest local ingredients, as well as a premier wine program. Located on the south end of the resort, Blu’s glass-walled dining room provides panoramic views of stunning sunsets, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and the Manitou Islands.
See a Residence
Private Residences: The ‘Look and Feel’ of LeBear
Informed by observing the natural beauty around us, and balancing the existing with the new, the selection of colors, materials, and textures resulted in a holistic experience unique to LeBear. LeBear’s ambience is natural, elegant, and timeless with a casual ‘Up North’ sophistication.
Rent a Residence
There is nothing conventional about LeBear.
This realization comes quickly, as you stand on your own private deck and find yourself taken aback by the millions of sparkles from the sun shining on the lake. You’ll realize it when you experience a special kind of quiet and serenity that is specific only to the Leelanau Peninsula. LeBear stands apart from the rest – not just with its exceptional residences, amenities, and location – but because it has that je ne sais quoi quality, the wordless feeling that you’ve discovered a secret piece of heaven on earth.
Eleven of the fourteen residences at LeBear are available for short-term rental stays. Each of the 2,500-square-foot residences have similar layouts and high-end amenities, including two bedrooms and a private study, two and a half bathrooms, a full-size gourmet kitchen, jetted bathtub, and private deck overlooking Lake Michigan. The majority of LeBear’s residences were renovated in 2019 with elegant furnishings that evoke the Northern Michigan spirit.
Rentals are available year-round, depending on availability. Pets are never allowed. Please note that during the summer, LeBear requires seven-night minimum stays, beginning and ending on Fridays. The remaining months have adjusted nightly minimum stay requirements between two and five nights.
Own a Residence
Your very own lakefront sanctuary, all for a fraction of the price.
Many people find they only spend at least four to six weeks at their vacation home every year. Why not only pay for the time you will actually use the property?
Imagine having your own private sanctuary with luxurious amenities and sweeping views of Lake Michigan, all for a fraction of the price of a typical vacation home. That’s the secret – LeBear is anything but typical.
LeBear Resort is a Private Residence Club (PRC) that offers opportunities for affordable fractional ownership and rentals. As an owner, you’ll retain one-eighth undivided deeded interest in a fully-furnished residence, which can be sold, exchanged, or placed in a trust. Can’t make it to LeBear during one of your deeded weeks? You can rent your residence and enjoy the added benefits of extra income.
A sense of ease and peace of mind is part of the package of being an owner at LeBear. Our on-site concierge, housekeeping, and maintenance staff is ready to anticipate and enhance your needs, even when you are away. Our staff will take the utmost care of your property – all you’ll need to do is show up and relax. We do the work, you decide what works for you.
Expanding the perks of your investment at LeBear, you can become a member of The Registry Collection®, a luxury fractional exchange club. As part of The Registry Collection®, you will have access to some of the finest exclusive resorts around the world with opportunities to trade deeded weeks with other owners.
For more information about ownership at LeBear, please contact Nicollette Hammond at (231) 242-1818 or nicollette@birchwoodrealty.com.
Understanding Fractional Ownership
Fractional ownership is a method in which several unrelated parties can share in the ownership of a LeBear residence. One of the main motivators for a fractional purchase is the ability to share the costs of maintaining a residence that will not be used full-time by one owner.
The main distinction between timeshare and fractional ownership is that with a timeshare, you buy the right to use a property, but with fractional ownership, you are buying real estate. You get a deeded piece of your LeBear residence, just not for the entire property.
Fractional ownership divides a property into more affordable segments for individuals and also matches an individual's ownership time to their actual usage time. A one-eighth fractional share gives the owners certain privileges, including six weeks each year when they can use the property.
A key aspect for any fractional owner is to understand their usage rights and the reservation plans. If you have an interest in owning a residence at LeBear, please reach out to us with any questions.
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