Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor - Glen Arbor

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Glen Arbor, MI

Glen Lake1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum7 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore8 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor

Come enjoy the best of beautiful Glen Lake and surrounding areas with a stay at Happy Ours. Our house has been in our family for five generations. It features four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each bathroom has a shower. The bedrooms are as follows: BR 1 = 1 queen with lake view. BR 2 = 1 queen and 2 twin beds (in trundle pull out) with lake view. BR 3 = 2 twin beds in trundle pull-out. BR 4 = Queen bed with cable TV.
There is a large living room area with beautiful stone fireplace and a game table. There is a second sitting area on the enclosed porch; both with full lake views. The kitchen has a spacious eating area. There is a lovely deck to enjoy the wonderful view of the beach and lake.
At the beach there is a fire pit to enjoy campfires and s'mores. You may enter the water from shore to enjoy the gently sloped, firm sandy bottom. Or you may choose to enter from the steps at the end of the dock for a short swim to the raft. We also allow use of our two kayaks, aluminum row boat, and paddle boat.

Prime time months, we rent Saturday to Saturday. Spring and Fall we rent Friday to Friday.

To view our Cancellation Policy and Security Deposit Refund policy please go to the Rates page. You will find them under Notes at the bottom of the page. Thank you.

Property manager

Marcia Dykstra

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Please remove shoes at the door. Please dry off and rinse wet feet before entering. Please do not leave wet towels or swimsuits laying around.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cottage is on the beach. 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 - 1 min walk
Little Glen Lake - 2 min drive
Crystal River - 3 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 7 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 2 min drive
Boone Dock's - 2 min drive
Arts Tavern - 2 min drive
Friendly Tavern - 11 min drive
Cherry Republic - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Glen Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Michigan. Little Glen Lake and Crystal River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Marcia Dykstra

Grandpa and grandma built this cottage in 1940 and we are blessed to still have the cottage in the family. Our grandchildren are fifth generation Glen Lakers! The cottage sits on the site of what was going to be the beach house for Mr. D. H. Day's golf course located across the street (M22) on Alligator Hill. You can easily hike this trail right across the street.

Why they chose this property

There are beautiful views of the lake. One of the best on the lake! The water is crystal clear. The bottom is firm; no muck or seaweed. The location is close to Glen Arbor, shops, restaurants, bike trails and more. The cottage is well equipped

We hope you will be able to make lasting memories vacationing at beautiful Glen Lake as we have.

What makes this property unique

We are located a short distance from Glen Arbor, about 1.5 miles, which is easily bike-able or walk-able on back roads. Once in town there are fun shops to explore as well as the newly expanded park with tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball courts and lots of play equipment for kids.
Also, the Heritage Bike Trail is very close and you can ride on paved trails through the woods to Lake Michigan, Glen Haven, the dunes, or even Empire if you're up for it.

We are also only a short drive to the famous Sleeping Bear Dune Climb and numerous golf courses.

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