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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 367 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Glen Arbor, MI

Glen Lake2 min walk
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum8 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore11 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)53 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

A very clean, cute little cottage with a/c, a private bar-be -que grille and many housekeeping amenities provided for a ...

Richard L.

Jul 5, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room pull out couch bed

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

COZY, ROMANTIC, & PRIVATE ON BIG GLEN LAKE

Note: Reservations begin January 15th every year for the coming season.

Charming one bedroom cottage is cozy and private yet just steps to our sugar sand beach and recreational activities. Rental includes access to all Glen Craft amenities, including the beach, paddle boat, fire pit, sauna, etc. Features include living room with vaulted ceiling and fan, new TV, full size pull out couch, electric wall heater, dining table, kitchenette with refrigerator/freezer, range and microwave, airy bedroom with vaulted ceiling, queen bed, ceiling fan. and AC and. Small bathroom with a shower Accommodates up to 3 guests maximum. Great opportunity to enjoy all Big Glen has to offer without the expense of a lakefront rental. Beach usage with chaise lounges, umbrella tables, swim raft and small water crafts. Set back privacy, but no lake view.

Blankets, quilts and pillows are provided. Kitchen and bathroom soaps, paper products, and dish towels provided (shampoo not provided). Sheets and towels are not provided, but can be for an additional $75.

Reservations require the reservation form completed and a 50% deposit. .
Reservations begin January 15th every year.

Look forward to creating a fond memory for your family.

Property manager

Christian

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

Glen Lake - 2 min walk
Crystal River - 4 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - ‬16 min walk
‪Boone Dock's - ‬20 min walk
‪Arts Tavern - ‬18 min walk
‪Cherry Republic - ‬16 min walk
‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is *COZY, ROMANTIC, & PRIVATE ON BIG GLEN LAKE* pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *COZY, ROMANTIC, & PRIVATE ON BIG GLEN LAKE*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *COZY, ROMANTIC, & PRIVATE ON BIG GLEN LAKE*?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *COZY, ROMANTIC, & PRIVATE ON BIG GLEN LAKE* located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Glen Lake and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Michigan. Crystal River and Little Glen Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Lake Cottage

A very clean, cute little cottage with a/c, a private bar-be -que grille and many housekeeping amenities provided for a comfortable stay. Nice well maintained grounds with beautiful beach area and use of a rowboat, paddle boat, paddle board, shuffleboard court, lounge chairs and picnic table with chairs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up North Solace

We loved the Ranchette! It was clean and spacious enough for my daughter and I. The property was beautiful and the beach was very nice. We especially loved swimming and sun bathing. Thank you Chris for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

7 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book it!

This place was immaculate and the grounds felt resort-like. Great location. The cabin is larger and nicer than it looks in pictures.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

meggan

5 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The cabin were original, but very nicely kept. Lots of beach amenities such as paddle boards and beach toys. Property was very nicely kept. There were yard games and grills for all to use. Be advised that sheets and towels aren’t included in the price. The owner, Christian is kind and helpful, but prefers no outside company. We had another family in Glen Arbor stop by for a few hours for a picnic and boating (a small, family thing- not a drunken party) and this was obviously was frowned upon. We wouldn’t not have stayed there had I realized that ahead of time. I don’t like to make anyone feel out out. As long as the above won’t be an issue, it’s a great place for a family getaway. The beach is perfect for kids and it’s a 10 minute walk into town (maybe 15 to lake MI)

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

Great location, owners were really friendly. I’m very pleased with the entire setting. I would certainly recommend this to anyone who was interested in looking for a place in the Glen Lake area. I would not hesitate to rent this again next year! Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mari E.

22 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage, beautiful property

Thank you Chris for a lovely stay! We stayed for our honeymoon 30 years ago and had a wonderful time…did not disappoint this time either. Great Lake access for cottage stayers and short walk to town. Perfect location and wonderful host Chris. He surprised us with champagne and flutes and flowers upon arrival knowing it was our 30th anniversary. Great weekend getaway—thanks Chris!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ranchette

Really nice place. Nicer than it looks in photos. Beach is great.

10/10 Excellent

Duane E.

28 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

awesome location!

Great location, owner very helpful and knowledgeable of the area. Perfect for a couples get a way.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Eric R.

10 Sept 2018

Great Stay! Close to everything you want beach, town, privacy.

I loved the stay at the Ranchette! The manager was very kind and made sure everything was at hand. We had to make our own bed, but they did provide the linens. We were a little early, but still never had to do that before. Also, I reminded the manager he needs to change the wifi username with the correct password that took a bit, but figured it out. Finally, the cable box didn't work and said it was old I hope he'd make sure everything is in working order before renting out in the future, but I have to say Chris was right on the Internet Provider and were without cable the first two nights and got them out there by the opening Thurs night football game so thanks for that! One more thing he told us checkout was at 10 and it was actually 11, but we had to leave early anyhow. I would also put in the ad that the washer and dryer are not in the ranchette, but in another building I assumed it was and could confuse others later on. These are all minor things and he corrected the cable box. He said he's going to change the wifi username to the corrected one and the other stuff is just has to know what he puts in the ad and what have you. All-in-all it was a great few days and loved Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes! Thanks for the experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

lee S., Kettering

19 Aug 2018

good time

The accomodations were impeccable and the owners were warm and friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

14 Aug 2018

Cozy, everything we needed. Beach and facilities are amazing!

We had an incredible stay in the cozy Ranchette! Literally everything you could need for a great family vacation is right at your fingertips here. Chris, the host, is more than accommodating and checked in daily to see how we were enjoying our stay and offered us several recommendations. Chris has a deep connection to the history of Glen Lake and the surrounding area which was fascinating. The beach is just perfect! Our little ones spent several hours in the shallow, kid friendly waters. We feel restored from our stay here and look forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

7 June 2018

Just as advertised!

My boyfriend and I loved our stay at the Ranchette. The bathroom is a little bit small but we didn't find it an issue at all. Everything else was plenty spacious for us 2. Chris was great to work with and the location was a short drive from town (about half a mile) and a short walk to the lake (just across the property). If you are looking for an adventure on your next trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes or beautiful Glen Arbor, give this place a try. We look forward to coming back for another stay. - Morgan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018