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*COZY, ROMANTIC, & PRIVATE ON BIG GLEN LAKE*

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 367 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Glen Arbor, MI
  • Glen Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Crystal River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Glen Arbor

When you stay at this cottage in Glen Arbor, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glen Lake and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Crystal River.
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What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal River - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

*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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Christian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 720 sq ft (67 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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*COZY, ROMANTIC, & PRIVATE ON BIG GLEN LAKE* Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolene W., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Cabin!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Ranchette. It was super clean, comfortable, quiet and cozy. Just a short walk to the water's edge, where we found the turquoise blue color of Glen Lake absolutely amazing. The owner, Chris, was welcoming and friendly. We had fun exploring the area and kayaking the Upper Platte River. We would highly recommend this little gem, and we hope to come back again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ranchette
Really nice place. Nicer than it looks in photos. Beach is great.

10/10 Excellent

Duane E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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

good time
The accomodations were impeccable and the owners were warm and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

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.

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