Location: Glen Arbor, Northwest, Michigan, USA (West of Traverse City MI) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Lakefront Cottage
Location: Directly on Glen Lake's north shore, beach facing south and surrounded by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Located on a quiet road between Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes headquarters in Empire. Sun sets over the dunes to your west.
A picture speaks a thousand words.....experience the beauty for yourself. You will want to return!
Accommodations: A direct beachfront cottage with three bedrooms, one with king size bed and two with queen size beds, sleeps six. A divided bath is accessible from indoors and outside.
The lake is shallow and ideal for families with small children. A mooring buoy for your boat is provided with marina and boat launch a mile east.
A large lakefront deck sits 40 feet back from a private 100 foot wide sandy beach with four person wooden swing and fire ring. Deck includes a gas grill and dining for six and can be closed off for child containment.
You will find this one acre 400 feet deep, private direct beachfront property to be clean, uncluttered and well maintained.
Weekly rental is from Saturday arrival after 3 pm to the following Saturday checkout before 11 am.
Payment policy: $1000 will hold booking. Balance is due 90 days prior to check in date. A $350 damage deposit is required and returned fully if there is no damage or excessive wear or cleaning required.
Due to a short season, payment is non refundable unless period is re-rented. A same year alternative week will be considered with cancellation if at all possible. Crystal Glen Cottage is a pet free and smoke free property. Sheets and towels are not included but are available for an additional fee.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront : 40 feet from your own private beach
- Lakefront : Property is directly on Glen Lake with 100 feet of beach
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- boat mooring, beach swing, fire pit, outside dining, Ceiling fans in each room
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : ramped deck and entry if requested
- Kid Friendly : 40 x 10 ft lakefront deck can be closed off to limit small children from wandering.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly rates are Saturday to Saturday....... from $2500/wk.
$1000 deposit will hold reservation, balance due 90 days prior to check in.
Consecutive week discounts. Tax is not included in price quote.
Cancellations refunded if week is re-rented less $200 booking fee.
Alternative week is offered for a same year stay if available.
Discounts are offered early June and September/October.
$350 security deposit is required, promptly returned if there is
no damage, excessive wear or excessive cleaning.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Beachfront Cottage on Glen Lake, Surrounded by Sleeping Bear
Why the Owner Chose Glen Arbor
Four generations of our family have enjoyed all seasons in this Glen Lake, Leelanau County area. Some of our best memories are of doing the simplest things with family, listening to the waves and children's delight while sitting on the swing or watching the sun set over the sand dunes at the camp fire.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
Cottage is very clean, uncluttered and comfortable. Peacefully quiet among private homes.
Property Photos
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- Crystal Glen Cottage viewed from lake. - Lakefront Glen Arbor Cottage with Boat Mooring, Beach Swing, and Row Boat
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- View of Glen Lake from the deck. - Lakefront Glen Arbor Cottage with Boat Mooring, Beach Swing, and Row Boat
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- Walking our shoreline at sunset. - Lakefront Glen Arbor Cottage with Boat Mooring, Beach Swing, and Row Boat
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- Waterfront dining with gas grill.
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- Watch your children play from the kitchen
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- Modern complete kitchen conveniences
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- Lake view from the great room
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- Three bedrooms sleep six
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- Enjoy our sunset views
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- Turquoise water view from Inspiration Point
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- Dune view from the swing
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- Searching for lake treasures on Crystal Cottage's sandy shore.
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- Nestled in the woods, Crystal Glen Cottage welcomes your visit
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- Prince's Prints on our sandy beach.
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- Fishing Salmon in the Crystal River
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- Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - Voted "Most Beautiful Place in America".
Traveler Reviews (2)
Another Remarkable stay at Your Lovely Cottage
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/27/11
Review Submitted: 09/08/11
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the use of your lovely cottage....once again. After 20 years of staying at your charming place on little Glen it's seems to get better and better for us. We have such great memories there and are enjoying building more with each year. Between watching the sunsets over the Dunes and swimming in 84 degree, crystal clear water, I can't imagine staying anywhere else. It's such a great place for our kids...we just love walking out through the water about 150 yards from the shoreline and only being up to our waist in water....and the sandy bottom..my gosh it's like sugar under your feet. Unbelievable! I know your place books early and so expect us to be securing our week before Spring time next year. Until next year...take care and have a wonderful winter.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Beautiful Property / Area - Not worth the frustration
Guest: Un-Happy Camper
(Sterling Heights, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/20/11
The location and accomodations were beautiful, we had a perfect week on Glen Lake and it's only a 5 minute drive to the Dune climb. The house was very clean, very well maintained and comes with everything you need, including WIFI. Sheets and Towels were extra so we brought our own. The frustration came the week after we got home and the property owner cashed our security deposit. In the end we did get approximately half of our deposit back but we were charged for a couple items: * Property owner said there was a tear in the King Size mattress pad and charged us for a replacement pad. Since we brought our own sheets, we saw the mattress pad upon arrival (when putting the sheets on) and departure, and we did not notice any rip in the mattress pad. * When we left we accidentally brought home the wrong blanket and pillow, leaving ours at the cottage. I offered to ship their items back but they never got back to me, instead they deducted money from our deposit. They will refund the money for the blanket and pillow but only once I ship back their items. If I want my items back I have to pick them up or send them prepaid shipping information which at this point isn't worth the frustration. * Check out time is 11:00 am, I called the owner at 11:12 to let them know we were leaving and just wrapping up and they said no problem, never indicating that we'd be charged a late fee for leaving after 11:00. Additional money was deducted from our security deposit for "Late check out without notification" *Finally when I did end up talking to the owner they indicated that we left the counters dirty and left dirty dishes, which they weren't happy with. The reason we were charged for the late check out was because the cleaning crew couldn't get in at 11:00. I don't remember leaving the counters excessively dirty , but even so, isn't that what the cleaning service is for -- to clean? As for the dishes, we loaded the dishwasher before we left and ran it. When we first looked at this location we were cautious because there were no reviews from past renters, now I know why. I feel this property owner took advantage of us and cheated us out of half of our security deposit. I'm not posting this expecting to get my deposit back, I just want to make sure others know what they are in for. There are plenty of other rental properties on Glen Lake with positive reviews to choose from, we would not rent from this owner again.
Owner response:Sterling Heights family was first upset because we would not allow occupancy change to eight. Maximum is six. Only $130 was not returned from the security deposit of $300. This was used to cover replacement cost of (additional refund $35 if returned) blanket, pillow and case taken from premise. Also 1/2 hour additional wages for the 38 minute wait for housekeeper entry, torn king mattress pad replacement, excessive cleaning of urine stain and food from sofa cushions along with thorough kitchen cleaning. We provided a local address for return to avoid mailing charge. For the benefit of guests, we offer a later (11am) checkout and earlier (3pm) check in time. A $300 security deposit is refunded after departure provided there is no damage or excessive wear. Several families return, and we enjoy the glowing notes in our guest journal. We are sorry we could not please this family. We wish for years of happy memories for all to look back at, especially the children who bring their families back to Sleeping Bear!
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