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Cozy Waterfront Cottage w/ Kayaks on Big Glen Lake!

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A white two-story house with a front porch, green shutters, and a small garden.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom632 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Glen Arbor

When you stay at this cottage in Glen Arbor, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Glen Lake and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Little Glen Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Crystal River - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 37 min drive - 30.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Waterfront Cottage w/ Kayaks on Big Glen Lake!

Enjoy this classic summer cottage on the south shore of Big Glen Lake and all the nearby activities that Glen Arbor and Leelanau Couty have to offer: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, hiking, swimming, road cycling, mountain biking, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, golf, tennis, pickleball, shopping, wine tasting, and much more! Relax on the outdoor patio and enjoy stunning views of the clear blue water during the day and epic sunsets in the evening.

The highlight of the property is its 67 feet of private frontage on Big Glen Lake, with shallow water perfect for swimming that extends hundreds of feet out. A front patio with dining table/umbrella and beach chairs offers the perfect outdoor space to gather and relax near the shore at any time of day. Two kayaks provide the opportunity to explore the blue lake beyond at your leisure.

The property can comfortably accommodate groups of up to 6 people. The main floor includes the bathroom, kitchen, small dining area, and a living area with sofabed (queen), armchair, loveseat, and television. The second floor is divided into two separate sleeping areas (queen bed and double bed) and a small walk-in closet. An unfinished, but spacious, Michigan basement provides great storage space for bikes and other outdoor equipment to keep them protected from the elements.

Other amenities/highlights include a gas and charcoal grill, portable outdoor fireplace, floatation devices, free WiFi, and 5G mobile coverage from cell tower in Glen Arbor!

Perfect for spring/summer fun or fall colors.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Unit size: 632 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

This property does not have elevators

Cozy Waterfront Cottage w/ Kayaks on Big Glen Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Adorable property with an unbelievable lake front found in charming upper Michigan. We would definitely stay here again! We wish the beds were a touch more comfortable for the price but it was a great experience overall. A real treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location of this house is fantastic - just a few minutes to cute Glen Arbor! New outdoor deck area was nice to sit outside. Unfortunately for us, the Canadian wildfire smoke impacted our stay but we would stay here again. Host was great with communication and any questions we had about the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage, only thing I would have different would be to have a dock with a little deck at the end. Then it would be paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026