Downtown cottage with nearby beach access, a grill, deck, & washer/dryer

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Location
Host

Very good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Glen Arbor, MI

Crystal River
9 min walk
Glen Lake
17 min walk
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
6 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Little Brown House

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Located in downtown Glen Arbor only a few hundred feet from Lake Michigan, this cottage has a location that can’t be beat. Spend all day exploring the town or enjoying the lake. Either way, this home will make the perfect place to return home to.

Inside, stretch out in the living room, gather for a movie night, whip up tasty meals in the kitchen, and rest well in the comfortable bedroom. Be sure to make use of the peaceful deck which is the perfect setting for some light reading or alfresco dining with the family.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Beach view

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Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Glen Arbor

Glen Arbor is home to this cottage. 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.

Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

Crystal River - 9 min walk
Glen Lake - 17 min walk
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cherry Republic - ‬4 min walk
‪Arts Tavern - ‬3 min walk
‪Boone Dock's - ‬4 min walk
‪Blu - ‬2 min walk
‪The Mill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown cottage with nearby beach access, a grill, deck, & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown cottage with nearby beach access, a grill, deck, & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown cottage with nearby beach access, a grill, deck, & washer/dryer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown cottage with nearby beach access, a grill, deck, & washer/dryer located?

Situated in Glen Arbor, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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6/10 Okay

Celeste S.

23 Aug 2024

Little Brown House

Great location, close to the beach and town. House and furnishings a little tired and could use a face lift. WiFi worked well but there was no cable as advertised. Bring your own water unless you like well water!

8/10 Good

Susan M.

23 Aug 2024

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

Little Brown house

Great location! Needs a little TLC. Getting a little tired and worn. Some clean rugs and a new shower curtain would help. Also, need more than two sets of towels. Could be a really great place to stay otherwise.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah T.

14 Aug 2024

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

ROACHES! Not Clean and No Refund in Sight!

First, let me start this review by saying that I have been very patient with Vacasa during this process, but it is nearly a month after they promised a refund for our stay. We stayed here last year, you can probably go back and find my other review. Last year, the house was clean, well maintained, fresh mulch outside, well stocked. We came back because we loved the location. This year was NOT good. Upon entering the rental we were met with an intense chemical smell, not as clean, over grown weeds by the fire pit. It looked like it had just been left abandoned. After our first night my husband was sitting on the couch and saw a few tiny bugs. He investigated and found they were baby roaches. NOT wood roaches, but the nasty kind. There were 5 of them on the walls. Which means the smell was roach spray driving the roaches up and on the walls. Where there are babies, there are adults. We caught one, I have photos. We called right away and told them we were leaving and we wanted a refund for our stay. Faith D from Vacasa on June 25 promised me a refund with in 3-5 business days. It is now July 17 and there is no refund in sight. The only other response was from KC on July 13 saying “local team is working on updates”. I warned them in my responses that if a refund was not issued, then I would leave this review. I warn you not to stay at this location. Vacasa, you owe me a refund.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

4 Aug 2024

Great vacation spot!

A great little home for 2 guests! Spend a delightful time in Glen arbor in this gem of a house! Beach is a rocks throw away and so is everything in town!

8/10 Good

Patrick H.

31 July 2024

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

Great place

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Cj P.

26 June 2024

Perfect Location, Unique and Beautiful Spot

This house feels like a private treehouse in the woods—even though you’re right next to neighbors and downtown Glen Arbor. We loved having this central hub from which we could walk to the beach, stroll to dinner, head a few blocks over to jump into kayaks, and bike through the national lakeshore. It’s a perfect getaway for two.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

19 June 2024

Charming and perfect for two people

We loved our stay here. The location is perfect, very near both the lake and downtown. I also liked how the house is set back from the road, in a wooded area. I would get up in the morning and, with windows open, could hear so many birds singing, which was lovely. Kitchen worked well for us, and we cooked several meals there. I don't know how the house would be during a really hot week, but we had mild weather and the combination of the fans and many windows and screen doors kept everything perfectly comfortable. The house does have hard water, with a slight taste to it. We ended up buying a couple gallon jugs of water for drinking during the week. We plan to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

22 May 2024

Basic Cozy Cabin

Nice location and able to walk to all the places in town we love to go to. This property is a bit older and dated but still works. The water is very hard - just a warning for those who have blonde or color-treated hair. I had to do a mineral treatment on my own hair once I got home and I only washed it twice while staying here (I’m a former hairstylist so that helps!). Overall a cozy place to stay for a few days.

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10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

27 Apr 2024

Love this location!

I took my 12 year old son here for his birthday. It was the PERFECT location! It’s a very very short walk to the beach and to town. The house was the perfect size for the two of us. The high ceilings with sunlights made the house bright and open. The neighbors are very friendly and gave advice on places to see. We visited during the off season but still had so many things to do and see. I was contacted by text messages to be sure our stay was going well, which was thoughtful and appreciated. It was comforting to know that help was available if we needed it. I can’t say enough good about this house and the location. We hope to stay again!

2/10 Terrible

Taylor M.

24 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed with Vacasa management

The main reason for my negative review is that I expected better from the folks that manage the property. I regrettably left a pair of earrings I'd received from my partner on our first anniversary on the bedside table at this cabin. I called Vacasa within hours of our departure to let them know. I tried calling the local office, but they kept rerouting me to the central call center, so I never got to talk to anybody nearby. After several days of calling, I finally got an update that they were "never found." I know I left them, I know exactly where I left them, and I know that the team had all of that information the day that I checked out. There's either been a mismanagement of the process or some unfortunate dishonesty, and either way it means I've lost an item that's sentimentally important to me. As for the property itself: it's well-located, but extremely hard to find if you're arriving at night. Be alert for that.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emin

22 Nov 2023

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

Great place quite

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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8/10 Good

Matthew S.

27 Oct 2023

Cozy

Very cozy accomodations. Well stocked dinner and glass ware. Quaint and convenient location in town Glen Arbor. Would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

12 Oct 2023

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

Fall in Glen Arbor

Nice home that’s well equipped to stay in, and perfect location to walk to the beach, grocery store, coffee shops, and restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janet V.

5 Aug 2023

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

Suggestions

We enjoyed our stay but a few things were missing that would have made it better. There were no cloth dish towels or hand towels for the kitchen. There was a hair dryer even though I had called and been told there was not one in the unit. A floor lamp near the dining table would have been nice -- puzzles & games after dark were a challenge (we moved another lamp from behind the couch but someone reading a book there was out of luck. A recycling receptacle would be nice. Perhaps more hangers since there was no dresser to hold clothes. There was an issue with staining of white shirts that were washed -- didn't happen to all items--think maybe it was the hard water. These were just things we thought we would share.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

6 June 2023

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

Perfect place to relax.

Cozy very clean close to places to eat. Lake Michigan walking distance.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin V.

1 Mar 2023

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

Quiet getaway

This was the perfect place for me to have a solo winter retreat. Very cozy and quiet. Loved that I could walk to the lake, grocery store, and coffeeshop.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

14 Jan 2023

Cozy cabin

Great location. Short walk to the beach of to town. Beach was divine. Close to heritage bike trail that leads Grand Haven, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire. Kitchen was well equipped and near by restaurants were great. Water is iron-y and the pressure was low in the kitchen but fine in the shower.

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

13 Jan 2023

Cozy cabin

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

12 Jan 2023

Cozy cabin

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8/10 Good

Gary A N.

11 Jan 2023

Little Brown House, Glen Arbor, MI

Location, loads of natural lighting & sky lights, cozy & comfortable inside for 2 or less. Short walking distance to scenic beach, village shops & restaurants. Short drives to great hiking trails & Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Shortcomings: was NOT stocked with aluminum foil, plastic wrap nor brillo pads, nor shampoo & conditioner. Well water is hard & tainted with iron which stained white laundry. Roof was noisy during a rainy nite, making it hard to sleep.

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8/10 Good

Marylen M.

4 Jan 2023

A lovely home near the beach

This is a perfect vacation home for a couple. So many places have multiple bedrooms, but a couple who wants something other than a B and B, that's too much space. We were delighted to have this small option--one bedroom, a bath, and living area. Because we came in September not having A/C was ok; the ceiling fan and the small bedroom fan worked well in temps that didn't get over the mid-70's. (Had the temperatures been higher, not having A/C would have been a negative, hence the 4 stars and not 5.) When we arrived the house was very clean and ready. We had a concern about the tricky door locks and texted the management service. We got a quick reply that someone would check on that, but no one every did. The street was quiet, and we felt we had plenty of privacy. The beach and the town were both close. Definitely a charming getaway for two!

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