Cottage in Glen Arbor, MI
10 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
Nestled between M22 & Lake Michigan in beautiful Glen Arbor, MI., The Little Green Cottage in the Woods was built originally as a garage to the neighboring “Barn House”. It has since been renovated (2019) to accommodate family & friend gatherings, while providing a private & intimate setting.
The Little Green Cottage in the Woods is a 1 Bedroom Loft, hidden between Lake Michigan & Downtown Glen Arbor. A 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan allows for beautiful views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, both Manitou Islands & sunsets that go unmatched on a nightly basis. Although the beach is public, it very much has a private feel & is a great spot to relax & let little ones play. A walk along the beach will either take you towards Downtown Glen Arbor & Sleeping Bear Dunes or America’s Freshwater Resort, The Homestead.
Beautiful Glen Arbor consists of fun restaurants, live music, a newly renovated outdoor park, miles of walking & biking trails, cute shops & boutiques, the Original Cherry Republic, Boondocks & local favorite, ART’s Tavern. Just 5 minutes from town is both Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park & picturesque Glen Lake.
The Little Green Cottage itself backs into the Crystal River. Kayaking from the river into Lake Michigan or into downtown Glen Arbor is a great way to relax & enjoy a beautiful Northern Michigan day. The outside of the property also includes a built in fire pit, outdoor seating, heat lamps, charcoal grills (with easy operating instructions), bikes, basketball hoops, hammocks, nature trails, yard games, toddler toys, balls & racquets, & a heated outdoor shower!
The cottage was designed to allow for an intimate gathering of family & friends. The layout & accommodations consist of a main-floor bedroom & bath, upstairs loft with trundle beds & full bath. The main floor also has an open kitchen concept with direct access to the patio & beautiful views of nature. The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, gas oven-range, & a large island w/ample counter space. It is also equipped with a main floor clothes washer & dryer.
If you happen to be spending time indoors, the home comes with card games, board games, strategy games, puzzles, retro gaming consoles, LG OLED SmartTV w/Soundbar, Hi-Speed Wi-Fi, books, binoculars (great bird watching), & wonderful beds for napping (no bad beds).
The sights of Northern Michigan are breathtaking & ever-changing. Tour the Leelanau Peninsula via scenic M22 or take a day exploring Historic Front Street in Northern Michigan’s largest city, Traverse City.
At The Little Green Cottage in the Woods, exploration awaits, adventure is encouraged & memories are waiting to be made.
The Little Green Cottage in the Woods is a 1 Bedroom Loft, hidden between Lake Michigan & Downtown Glen Arbor. A 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan allows for beautiful views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, both Manitou Islands & sunsets that go unmatched on a nightly basis. Although the beach is public, it very much has a private feel & is a great spot to relax & let little ones play. A walk along the beach will either take you towards Downtown Glen Arbor & Sleeping Bear Dunes or America’s Freshwater Resort, The Homestead.
Beautiful Glen Arbor consists of fun restaurants, live music, a newly renovated outdoor park, miles of walking & biking trails, cute shops & boutiques, the Original Cherry Republic, Boondocks & local favorite, ART’s Tavern. Just 5 minutes from town is both Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park & picturesque Glen Lake.
The Little Green Cottage itself backs into the Crystal River. Kayaking from the river into Lake Michigan or into downtown Glen Arbor is a great way to relax & enjoy a beautiful Northern Michigan day. The outside of the property also includes a built in fire pit, outdoor seating, heat lamps, charcoal grills (with easy operating instructions), bikes, basketball hoops, hammocks, nature trails, yard games, toddler toys, balls & racquets, & a heated outdoor shower!
The cottage was designed to allow for an intimate gathering of family & friends. The layout & accommodations consist of a main-floor bedroom & bath, upstairs loft with trundle beds & full bath. The main floor also has an open kitchen concept with direct access to the patio & beautiful views of nature. The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, gas oven-range, & a large island w/ample counter space. It is also equipped with a main floor clothes washer & dryer.
If you happen to be spending time indoors, the home comes with card games, board games, strategy games, puzzles, retro gaming consoles, LG OLED SmartTV w/Soundbar, Hi-Speed Wi-Fi, books, binoculars (great bird watching), & wonderful beds for napping (no bad beds).
The sights of Northern Michigan are breathtaking & ever-changing. Tour the Leelanau Peninsula via scenic M22 or take a day exploring Historic Front Street in Northern Michigan’s largest city, Traverse City.
At The Little Green Cottage in the Woods, exploration awaits, adventure is encouraged & memories are waiting to be made.
Amenities at The Little Green Cottage in the Woods
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Glen Arbor, MI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
The cottage was comfortable, clean, and quiet. It was in an ideal location, a short walk to the beach and to downtown Glen Arbor. Finishing a crystal river kayaking trip at the dock was an added bonus. Both the adults and the kids enjoyed the outdoor shower and the fire pit for s’mores each evening.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Such a delight! Unlike many vacation rentals, this really felt like a home away from home thanks to all the little details. We loved the cabinet stocked with a huge variety of board games, a fully functioning kitchen with all the supplies needed to cook and serve a great meal, outdoor games ready for family tournaments, kayaks to take advantage of the river and bikes to make the quick trip to the beach even easier. The kids appreciated the surprise of the arcade games upstairs and we all enjoyed having plenty of blankets to snuggle on the couches during rainy days. We’ve stayed beachfront in this area many times, but I’d choose this cottage without hesitation. The gains in privacy, space and comfort, with the ease of beach access, outweighed the views we’ve had elsewhere in the past.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This is the second year we've stayed in the cottage. Our family loves the amenities and proximity to Glen Arbor and Lake Michigan. Hosts are very responsive and made the stay very enjoyable.
5 / 10·Nov 2022
We stayed for the second time and enjoyed the home and property. Thanks again!
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10Outstanding
(63 Ratings)
"The cottage was comfortable, clean, and quiet. It was in an ideal location, a short walk to the beach and to downtown Glen Arbor. Finishing a crystal river kayaking trip at the dock was an added bonus..."
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