Location: Glen Arbor, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Directly on Sleeping Bear Bay, 28 miles from Traverse City)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
BEACHSIDE Cottage is located dead center on Sleeping Bear Bay beach, looking directly out at the blue and white Manitou Islands, off of M-109, between Glen Arbor and Glen Haven in Leelanau County, Michigan. Approximately 35 miles from the Cherry Capital Airport, 5 miles from Camps Leelanau and Kohahna, and minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
4 1/2 hours from the Detroit area, and 6 hours from Chicago. Day Drives include Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Mackinac Island are to the North. Beulah, Frankfort and Benzonia are to the South. More information on things to do and see in the area is available upon request.
This quaint cottage has two floors, with a 3/4 bath and two bedrooms above, having a full bed in one and a two twins in the other and a Stall shower. There are steep 10 inch stairs, 8 inch is standard. There is a rollaway on the screened-in, furnished front porch. Carpeted office and laundry room can house your port-o-crib for Baby or the porch bed.
Other features include walk half a mile down the wooded highway and treat yourself to an ice cream cone, as you watch the band on the outdoor deck at Boonedocks Restaurant. Rent a canoe for half a day and float down the Crystal River, just minutes from the cottage. Shop till you drop at the many gift shops and galleries in the area.
Climb the magnificent sand dunes at the hill climb, just 3 miles away. Take a sunset drive on the Park's scenic drive overlooking Lake Michigan from on high. Park yourself on the beach and watch the waves roll in. Build a sandcastle. Swim in the clear blue water. Evenings, put jigsaw puzzles together on the porch, or play board with your family at the kitchen table. Rent a movie in Glen Arbor and watch it at the cottage. Build a bonfire after dinner and roast marshmallows for s'mores as the sun sets.
Our renters are repeaters. That says it all.
ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
*Intergenerational sharing is welcome, however, multiple family sharing for the week is not.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Washer/Dryer not available during the off-season
- Dryer: Washer/Dryer not available during the off/season
- Linens Provided: Bring your own sheets and towels during the off/season
- Off Street Parking: long gravel drive off a residential wooded road away from the main highway. Shared drive with next door neighbor
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed: Queen sized hide-a-bed sleeper sofa in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Lakefront
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Ski-Out: X-Country skiing right out the door!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Centered at the middle of the bay's beach, you look to the left and see the dunes. Turn right and see Pyramid Point, the tip of the eastern arm of the bay, home of Camp Leelanau for Boys and Camp Kohahna for Girls. The shoreline is 150 feet in front of the cottage, the blue and white, beautiful Manitou Islands are 8 and 10 miles straight out. The cottage sits on the tree-line, with full forest outside our back door, behind our grassy back yard and gardens. Gravel drive, shared with family neighbor, winds through the woods, with Screened-in front porch. Umbrella table on benched lakeside deck, picnic table in back yard, conversation seating area outside in back, wood deck walk to beach, mild short rise from walk to beach with no steps, flower gardens, knotty pine kitchen and living room, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room and dining area, caution, there is a steep stairway.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Owner has pet allergies.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore is in our backyard, with scenic drives, dunes, lakes, and hiking trails. Next door lives a charter fisherman. Family board games and puzzles are stored inside cottage
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 15-Aug 15 $3000/wk. Off-season (except for Memorial Day weekend) 1500/wk.
Aug 15-Labor Day 2500/wk. $250 Refundable Damage/Phone Deposit is required.
50% Deposit with reservation, with 2 remaining payments of 25% before June.
Deposit refunded when long distance bill clears, damages will be deducted fairly.
Entire amount refundable when we replace your reservation with a new one.
An honest effort will be made to re-rent your week, should you need to cancel.
Limited Off Season availability, so please contact early with your needs.
Off-season weekends: $300/night plus $100 refundable damage/phone/clean deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- A Safe Haven - Glen Arbor Cottage Rental
- Your Beach - Glen Arbor Cottage Rental
- Cottage from the front (lake) - Glen Arbor Cottage Rental
- Back Terrace with view toward the lake
- Living room from
- Your Summer View
- Downstairs Bath
- Eating area. Additional leaf expands my grandmother's breakfast room table
- Kitchen
- Upstairs bath
- Bedroom #3 upstairs
- Nook in the Upstairs East Bedroom
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #105143
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