Glen Arbor's Historic Glencrest Cottage

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Circular pull through driveway, an acre of land, across the road from Glen Lake

Fire pit , outdoor seating and picnic table , grill

Enclosed porch, with dinning area, two couches, perfect gathering space

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Maple City, MI

Glen Lake
1 min walk
Crystal River
6 min drive
Little Glen Lake
9 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

This historic home, built in 1870, on an acre of land across from Big Glen Lake , has two glass-enclosed front porches that are the center of activity. The house has three private bedrooms and a wicker day bed on one of the two enclosed porches.

Watch the sun set through the trees on the lake or enjoy your morning coffee as you witness the early morning light. This park-like setting includes mature walnut trees, a circular drive and access just minutes away to Lake Michigan, Big Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes and the quaint town of Glen Arbor.

In addition to the three private bedrooms (sleeps 6-8) and two full bathrooms, there is a dining room, living room, and kitchen. The large master bedroom on the first floor also has a day bed and a walk-in closet. Furnished with antiques and “Up North” Cottage character, this home is a comfortable retreat from the fun in the sun of the beaches of Lake Michigan.

Hike the dunes, have a sunset fire on the beach, kayak Crystal River, boat/ski on Big and Little Glen Lake, or just wander the town of Glen Arbor and enjoy the art galleries, restaurants, live music and the friendly people who call this corner of the world home.

Located on S. Dunn's Farm Road at the base of Miller Hill Rd, this historic home once had established orchards of apples, cherries and pears which were shipped to the Chicago market from Glen Haven. Pick up a copy of the book “Historic Cottages of Glen Arbor” by Barbara Siepker at the Cottage Book Shop on Lake Street and learn more about the history of this house. If you enjoy old world charm and the feel of a real “up north cottage” then this is the home for you.

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Property manager

Katie Rabidoux

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Washer

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Front of house with fire pit in foreground

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Maple City, MI

What's nearby

Glen Lake - 1 min walk
Crystal River - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 11 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Peg Town Station - ‬13 min drive
‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min drive
‪Arts Tavern - ‬6 min drive
‪Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - ‬13 min drive
‪Boone Dock's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glen Arbor's Historic Glencrest Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Glen Arbor's Historic Glencrest Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glen Arbor's Historic Glencrest Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glen Arbor's Historic Glencrest Cottage located?

This family-friendly Maple City holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Glen Lake and Lake Michigan. Crystal River is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

31 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

11 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

29 July 2024

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Great getaway

This place has amazing character. It was so nice for our family of five, we had plenty of space and for an older home it has great updates including two full bathrooms and a half bath upstairs. The house had everything you could possibly want and Katie the property manager was incredibly responsive. Will stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

30 June 2024

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

A lovely historic home

This is our third stay at this great old farmhouse near Glen Arbor; it is charming, comfortable and well equipped for a serene, relaxing and authentic Up North visit. Recent addition of a 1/2 bath upstairs is a delightful update; the front porch remains one of the great porches in the Midwest. Note well, this is not a fancy house; it is homey and comfy. Wonderful experience, wonderful management of the rental and altogether exactly as it appears.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

8 Aug 2023

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

Family vacation

The property was a very nice historical home. We loved the front porch and the house had everything we needed. The fire pit was wonderful for s’mores! The location was nice and close to downtown Glen Arbor. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and Katie was wonderful and full of great information about the area when we met her upon our arrival.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

24 July 2023

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Great vacation cottage

A charming summer cottage with lots of rooms, and well stocked with the necessities. Katie, our host, was incredibly helpful and went out of her way to make our stay wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank P., Milwaukee, WI

9 July 2023

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Nice old farm house

The Glenncrest cottage was just what we needed. We had two families with adult kids staying. One family was upstairs and the other downstairs. Plenty of room in the bedrooms with more than enough closet and drawer space. It was only a minor inconvenience for those upstairs that both bathrooms are downstairs. We enjoyed cool nights so one of my adult sons stayed on the day bed in the porch and he said it was just fine. The house has a great air conditioning unit that provided great comfortable air when it is hot outside. The kitchen has all the basic necessities with plenty of plates, bowls, and wine glasses! We enjoyed a dinner at the house by using the grill and the outside picnic area - very nice! The house is old and charming with a number of off-level floors but the place is nicely furnished and very clean. Katie was very helpful upon check-in and was available for any questions. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful house in a great location

This is our second time renting this wonderful place and we hope to rent again - it is comfortable, highly functional, and well appointed; it is in a terrific location near Glen Arbor and the hiking and biking trails of Sleeping Bear. House is clean, well - stocked, well- maintained. the front room farmhouse porch is perhaps our favorite place. Can't think of a thing we'd want differently, other than recycling instructions. Thanks to Katie and her property management team for making us feel so welcome. I'd recommend unreservedly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

23 July 2022

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Great place, great location!

Wonderful. Lots of things provided, like fire wood, beach chairs, pool noodles, crock pot, etc. Very charming house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

14 July 2022

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Loved It

We loved this house. The property felt very private with trees surrounding. The house had plenty of space for the family to spread out with some people napping, some playing games, some eating, without ever getting in each other’s way. We also loved the outdoor spaces with the fire pit and table. The location was excellent too. Super short drive to town, beaches, and trailheads. We’ll try to come back for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

14 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful Historical Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at the Glencrest Cottage. It is a showcase cottage that has a Glen Lake legacy stretching back to the 1800’s. The owners have provided visitors with little touches that made us feel at home. Recent updates include central air conditioning which makes sleeping at Glen Crest a dream. We loved our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

9 Aug 2021

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

Charming house, easy comfort

We loved our stay. The cottage is historic and beautifully updated. It is an old house, but that is part of its charm. Our group ranged in age from 6-60 and we all found spaces to spend time enjoyably together and also be apart to do our own things. The house was well stocked with everything we needed from kitchen supplies, to puzzles, to bikes, to beach toys. We were pleasantly surprised by all this home away from home had to offer. My ONLY complaint is I wish the upstairs mattress was more firm, but that is my own preference. We would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald F.

31 July 2021

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Charming house at Glen Lake, Michigan

Initial rental was easy & quick. COVID caused a 1 year delay from our end but manager & owners were helpful with moving us to next year. House has a variety of sleeping arrangements that well suited the 8 of us despite our varying ages. It is very well equipped for cooking & comfortable living. The house is old, part of the charm for us, but well kept and furnished and has a large lot great for kids & games. The manager greeted us and was pleasant & helpful. Overall, a great Glen Lake vacation accommodation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

11 July 2021

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Vintage House

Old house, but comfortable and well-equipped. New central air conditioning. Be aware that both bathrooms are on the first floor. Quiet surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

13 Oct 2020

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Great weekend Getaway

Great spot to spend the weekend. Perfect house for couples with plenty of bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. House was clean and inviting. We had fun socializing and playing cards on the enclosed porch while enjoying the the fall color change as well as enjoyed the fire pit outside in the crisp fall weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Oct 2020

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Perfect Up North Cabin

I love the Glen Arbor area and this cottage in particular. It is so unique and comfortable. I have rented this cottage 2 years in a row and plan to do so again. It is close to town, the Glen Haven beach, North Bar Lake, and M22. They had all the sports equipment you need, comfortable beds and plenty of room for everyone to stretch out and relax on the porch. Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

13 Oct 2020

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Charming farmhouse in a great location!

We loved the charm and character of this home! The location was great. We’ve been coming up for years and it is close to our favorite spots like Glen Arbor and sleeping bear dunes. Our favorite restaurant, Funistrada is just down the road too. Thank you to Katie for the welcome and hospitality!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dena W.

24 Aug 2020

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Lovely stay!

We had a a lovely stay at the Glencrest Cottage! The house has so much charm and convenience. Super close to the beach and downtown Glen Arbor. Had everything we needed, from cooking, to beach chairs to a high chair. Katie was super friendly. Beds were comfortable, house was super clean. Loved it all!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Aug 2020

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

Lovely old-fashioned up north home

This is a lovely house, as described - it is not modern, it is charming, rustic, pleasant and comfortable. We found it a great place to spend a week - wonderful location, convenient to Sleeping Bear, Glen Arbor and points North on the Leelanau. Only thing we wished for was a big outdoor table - picnic or similar, so that we could dine outside. Communication with the property manager was great - she was wonderful and thoughtful. Would return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

12 July 2020

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Charming farmhouse and friendly host, but a little too rustic for the price

This home was great for the characteristics we sought out that are obvious in the listing: historic charm, lots of space, relative seclusion, but easy access to Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and beaches. The porch is delightful early in the morning. All necessities are there. Katie, the manager, is incredibly friendly and responsive. This house could be fantastic if the owners took a less incremental approach to improvements like DIY painting and bathroom tile work or the mishmash approach to all the furnishings and decor (like rugs that aren't washable and slide on the floors). As other reviews have noted, summer heat makes the house uncomfortably warm in the afternoon and makes the porch completely unusable. If the house relies on window units and fans to be tolerably cool, the owners should invest in units that are less noisy and more integrated. While the week to week cleaning is fine, old houses need a deep clean more frequently than this one receives. With a 150 year old home we expected much of this and we still had a wonderful visit to Leelanau County, but we spent too much time on house cleaning and temperature maintenance for an ideal vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

LORI L., Trafalgar, IN

2 Aug 2019

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Beautiful cottage

Great location...close to many attractions in the area. The cottage was very comfortable and had plenty of space inside and out for our group. The owners have thought of everything. We had a fantastic time and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Janet L.

10 Aug 2018

early 1900's charmer

if you love the charm of an old home, this is the place for you. First of all the home is spotless. very clean and welcoming. All towels and linens were included, loved having the washer/dryer/dishwasher and all the conviences of home. along with being such an old home comes some challenges...uneven floors in most room with creaks to match. the stairway is narrow and very steep, the porches are gorgeous, but hard to use during the heat of the day. the porches were great for working on puzzles, playing games and reading. the only problem with the porches is that the sun beats down on them all day, so they are extremely hot in the afternoon. also at night the screen are not tight to the windows, so it does get buggy in there. If the owner would put up some shades and better screens it would be incredible. the first part of the week we were there was extremely hot. the owner does have 3 window units in the home and plenty of fans. But unfortunately the window units were so loud it was hard to sleep. Also, we love to be outside, and even though there was a fire pit, there was no outside seating and the grounds really needed some work. The home was fun, just counting the number of doorways and finding a secret passage from the bathroom to the laundry room was fun. It was very roomy, but located right on the highway, so there was quite a bit of traffic noise. we normally stay in Empire, first time staying in Glen Arbor which is much busier than Empire. We saw lots of wildlife around the home. Deer, turkeys, chipmunks, birds. All in all, we enjoyed our stay, but if a few improvements were done it would be perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Frank B.

21 Sept 2015

Wedding Week

Very cozy, informal, eclectic, and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay very much.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry N.

23 Aug 2015

Wonderful Cottage

The cottage is spacious and comfortable and perfectly located just across from Glen Lake and minutes to Glenn Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Our 4 kids really enjoyed the space and all the different places to hang out in the house. Great kitchen if you enjoy cooking. The fire pit is a big plus as well as we spent most evening by the fire. We stayed one week after the big storms ripped through Glen Arbor, the property owners and their property manager where great to work with, very accommodating and kept us well informed of the status of the town as it came back on-line. A trip we will not forgot and we will be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

7 Nov 2013

Cozy and inviting!!

Loved my stay at the cottage. The space was filled with old charm with mismatch furninshings and decor. Each room leaves you guessing at what the next may look like. From the modern stand up shower to the antique tub, you will be amazed! End each evening at the firepit enjoying wine from your tour and chocolate covered cheeries. What a great way to relax~!

About the host

Hosted by Katie Rabidoux

We were introduced to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore area about 30 years ago. We spent every summer camping with friends and family. After so many years vacationing we became interested in finding a piece we could call our own. We knew instantly the farmhouse that happened to be abandoned and for sale, and one I was always intrigued by while cycling around the lake, was the perfect place for us. We literally breathed life back into the place renovating as much as we can every year and what the budget will allow over time, while trying to preserve the feel of one of the original farmhouses in the area. To this day we consider it a labor of love and an ongoing relationship that continues to provide our family, our friends and our guests with memories that last a life time. We are proud to call this a place we can take care of and share with others.

Why they chose this property

After 15 years of vacationing in Sleeping Bear Dunes, we decided to see what was on the market. We knew immediately in 2007 when we purchased the home that we wanted to breath life back in to this farmhouse. We completed a renovation on our primary home that happened to have a lot of similarities to Glencrest Cottage. Both were built during the 1860'-70's. Both have withstood the test and weather of time and still retain such a wonderful charm and warm surroundings that links us to the past.

What makes this property unique

Our property manger Katie, is just a few minutes away from our home in case you need help with anything during your stay. She also offer's concierge type services, such as provisions. Should you wish to have your fridge and pantry stocked with grocery's prior to your arrival. She can offer recommendations for dining, or if you may just need some local knowledge about area activities and services.