Cottage in Glen Arbor, MI
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
Located Just ¾ of a mile west of Glen Arbor along the beautiful Lake Michigan shore of Sleeping Bear Bay, this cottage is the perfect retreat. Situated among white pines and oak trees, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage was totally remodeled in 2016, with a bright new kitchen, fresh bathrooms and cozy bedrooms, which complement the classic features like knotty pine paneling, a wood burning fire place and the all-glass sleeping porch. The wooded setting provides ample privacy and the beach on Sleeping Bear Bay is unsurpassed for swimming, rock hunting or simply taking in the beauty of the surroundings.
Though they love their northern getaway, the cottage’s owners can’t spend all their time up here so have decided to make select times available to guests.
From the cottage it’s a quick trip into the small town of Glen Arbor, which is in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Among Glen Arbor’s amenities is a fully-stocked grocery store, restaurants, bars, art studios and apparel shops, most of which are open year-round. The cottage enjoys nearby access to the newly constructed Heritage Trail offering over 20 miles of car-free riding & walking through forest, dune and marsh ecosystems, spanning from Empire to Good Harbor Bay.
The Details
The bedrooms are as follows: King bed in master, queen bed in second bedroom, and bunk w/ twin over full in the lower level bedroom as well as a sofa bed. Please note that there is a separate outside entrance to the lower level bedroom. Sheets & bath towels are provided, we just ask that you bring your own beach towels.
The galley style kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, glassware and pots & pans, as well as all the major appliances and a gas grill is located right outside the kitchen. There is a stacked, front-loading washer & dryer. Seating for up to 8 at the dining room table.
The cottage is equipped with cable TV and wifi internet service.
Off the front of the sleeping porch is a large deck with ample seating, and a newly built boardwalk down to a beachfront lounging deck.
Check-in is any time after 4pm, check-out is by 10am. Pets are not allowed.
Though they love their northern getaway, the cottage’s owners can’t spend all their time up here so have decided to make select times available to guests.
From the cottage it’s a quick trip into the small town of Glen Arbor, which is in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Among Glen Arbor’s amenities is a fully-stocked grocery store, restaurants, bars, art studios and apparel shops, most of which are open year-round. The cottage enjoys nearby access to the newly constructed Heritage Trail offering over 20 miles of car-free riding & walking through forest, dune and marsh ecosystems, spanning from Empire to Good Harbor Bay.
The Details
The bedrooms are as follows: King bed in master, queen bed in second bedroom, and bunk w/ twin over full in the lower level bedroom as well as a sofa bed. Please note that there is a separate outside entrance to the lower level bedroom. Sheets & bath towels are provided, we just ask that you bring your own beach towels.
The galley style kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, glassware and pots & pans, as well as all the major appliances and a gas grill is located right outside the kitchen. There is a stacked, front-loading washer & dryer. Seating for up to 8 at the dining room table.
The cottage is equipped with cable TV and wifi internet service.
Off the front of the sleeping porch is a large deck with ample seating, and a newly built boardwalk down to a beachfront lounging deck.
Check-in is any time after 4pm, check-out is by 10am. Pets are not allowed.
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests had a wonderful time at the property, enjoying the cozy cottage with beach access, easy check-in/out, and great communication. The location near Lake Michigan was ideal for families, providing spacious areas and a clean environment. They loved the stay!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
Loved the view of the Manitous and the beach. Rustic cabin feel was pleasant and quiet. Will definitely go back !!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2023
We had a wonderful time! The best of both worlds - a cabin in the woods with a sunny beach a stone's throw away. A cozy family cottage with outdoor firepit, fireplace, lovely deck and boardwalk out to the beach. Check in and out was easy, great communication and accurate listing. Would definitely go again!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2023
So many amazing things to say about this property! We stayed with our entire family, including our toddler. The location cannot be beat, you are steps from Lake Michigan while being a mile shy of downtown glen arbor. The house had spacious main areas such as kitchen, living room and the main bathroom. Plenty of room for our family of 8, and everything was super clean.
My only complaint is the mattresses could be upgraded, as they were not very comfortable in any room.
Like I said above, outstanding space and location. We loved our stay!!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Sep 2021
My feelings are very mixed on this property. The location is absolutely fantastic, but the cottage/house is not. First, the positive - you might not be able to find many better locations. It's directly on the beach, looking over Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands. The beach is similarly amazing, with a nice wood deck at the end of the wooden boardwalk. You can sit on the deck, while the kids play in the sand/water all day. If the weather is good, you're in luck.
Now, the not so good part - the cottage isn't great. It's listed as a 3-bedroom home, and (accurately) notes that the 3rd bedroom in downstairs (aka basement) with a separate, outdoor entrance. We thought that might be an ok spot for our 2 kids to sleep, until we saw the space. It's down a few dark steps and the door has a failing lockset (just like the doors in the main house). That's not the real problem. The problem is mold, a shocking amount of mold. When I pointed it out to the property manager, he thought it just had been "missed" by the cleaning crew, was caused by "humidity" and could just be "wiped" off the walls. I'll try to attach photos if allowed. It is not a suitable space for anyone to stay until remediated and the root caused repaired.
The main house/cottage is ok. The owner could make it so much better by spending just a few bucks (especially on failing lock sets - c'mon, spend $20 and get a working door handle/lock). It's also very cluttered with furniture, especially on what otherwise would be a very nice back sunroom (stuffed with garage sale recliners and a large 50's diner table). The bright spot is the kitchen, which is clean and functional. That said, the laundry is next to the kitchen, and there was a gas leak of some sort from the dryer (?). We asked the manager to handle it, but he didn't (he said that he tried but the repair person didn't show up). His communication wasn't prompt, which is bizarre for a problem like a possible gas leak.
Afterward, we again brought up our concerns with the manager, especially the mold (rendering 1 of 3 bedrooms unusable) and, after a few back/forth messages, he gave us a small refund. It was better than nothing, but not by much.
In short, if the weather is good, this place is great when you're outside. If the weather is bad, it could be rough. The cottage needs proper maintenance, repair and de-cluttering to make it fully habitable and worth the high price.
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(26 Ratings)
Guests had a wonderful time at the property, enjoying the cozy cottage with beach access, easy check-in/out, and great communication. The location near Lake Michigan was ideal for families, providing spacious areas and a clean environment. They loved...
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