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Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft
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Explore 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 Twin Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Twin 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.
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
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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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
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Glen Arbor, MI
What's nearby
- Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Little Glen Lake - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Crystal River - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cherry Republic - 2 min drive
- Arts Tavern - 2 min drive
- Boone Dock's - 2 min drive
- Shipwreck Cafe - 10 min drive
- Blu - 3 min drive
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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.
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.
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.
Languages:
English
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