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Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan

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Wildflower Depot on Bay Lane

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Crystal River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan

Wildflower Depot sits on two tranquil acres of wildflowers under a canopy of trees. This lovingly restored 150-year-old train depot is a short stroll to beautiful Lake Michigan. The c.1880 historical Copemish train depot, known for the past several decades as the beloved Wildflowers Gift Shop, was moved to Bay Lane in 2021 from the outskirts of Glen Arbor.

The original structure has been renovated from top to bottom, including the addition of a gourmet eat-in kitchen with Wolf cooktop and oven, full-size stainless steel refrigerator, and dishwasher. Original details have been preserved, but the home has been updated with new custom windows, gas fireplace, bead board ceilings, and driftwood gray floors. The home is also equipped with a full-size washer and dryer.

A new addition has two bedrooms with queen beds and en-suite bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower and the other with double sinks and a soaking tub. Twin beds have a view of the treetops in a loft space which you can access by a built in ship's ladder by the hall bathroom.

Entertain outdoors with a gas grill and sit under the stars around a cozy fire pit. Beautiful Lake Michigan beaches are a two-minute walk down Bay Lane - after which you can refresh yourself in a new outdoor shower! Grab a morning coffee or gourmet goods at the newly-renovated old Mill nearby, and enjoy many fabulous Glen Arbor local restaurants!

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About the area

Glen Arbor

Glen Arbor is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • beach near Crystal River - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • beach near Crystal River Marina - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • beach near Downtown Glen Arbor - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Glen Arbor Wines - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬7 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Even got to see the northern lights!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Just lovely!

The cottage was truly lovely and the host equally so. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying here! Cynthia is the best host from the beginning she was always so responsive with helping us get a week all the way through the end! Her place is darling, so clean! Her linens smell absolutely amazing! Thank you again for our family stay; we hope to be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a nice surprise. This home was well-appointed, with modern appliances, and a very fun place. lots of room and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW W S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were no vineyards here
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vacation home with personality.

We loved spending 5 nights at a renovated old railroad depot. It had a lot of personality and was comfortable for our 5 family members. The owners did a great job making it a home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

Charming spot

So full of charm! We had a great stay at at the depot. Walkable into town and a very short walk to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

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

Minimoon Stay

Absolutely STUNNING property. The pictures don't do it justice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert H.

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

Lovely house in the woods near the lake

Cynthia was a fantastic host. Got a little trouble with the washing machine, and she responded quickly with a solution. The house itself is beyond charming and quite comfortable. It was definitely a five star experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Outstanding!!

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Wildflower Depot. The house was clean, bright, and airy. Excellent location within walking distance of a beautiful Lake Michigan beach, downtown Glen Arbor, and the Mill. Cynthia was kind, helpful and communicative. We enjoyed swimming in the clear Lake Michigan waters, amazing sunsets, and all that Glen Arbor has to offer. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie K.

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

Unique place in great Glen Arbor location

A enjoyable stay at this well appointed small home converted from a train depot. Updated kitchen has induction stove and upscale coffee making equipment. Nice living room, comfortable bed, and enjoyable fire pit out back. Close (0.3 mile) to the beach and <5 minute drive to town. Could have benefited from better communication response time from property manager, especially on move-in day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genie E.

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

Truly Fabulous Slice of Heaven

This lovely old train depot makes an airy nest snuggled up against Sleeping Bear Bay. Steps from the very quiet and gorgeous beach, and tucked into very pretty woods not far from the Crystal River. I can’t say enough about how carefully and perfectly decorated this home is. It’s got super high ceilings, old tall ornate glass windows and hardwood floors. The owner has great taste and a real eye for mermaid and seaside art. The kitchen is spectacular, with top end brand new appliances. Very charming selection of unusual yet practical dishes and glassware gives you everything you could want from breakfast to cocktails under the stars. There are several lovely spots in the woods next to the house with a grill, fire pit and a hanging straw chair to cuddle into. I loved all the French design touches, and effort put into the gardens. Still a work in progress, but what’s there is terrific. Glen Arbor is a really wonderful up north small town we have visited before, but this place is the nicest we have ever seen in the area. The beach is a little stony, so if you have kids, bring water shoes. We went to a gourmet restaurant one night, grilled out a lot, and saw magnificent sunsets all week long. Book this house, you will never want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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