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Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!

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Front of Cottage with view of patio.
Lower deck
upper deck
grill patio off lower deck
2nd shot of upper deck

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal River
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!

Newly renovated: updated outdoor shower, new living space and dining area.

This charming cottage is situated on a large corner lot just one and a half blocks off the Main Street of downtown Glen Arbor. This makes it an easy walk to the best shops and restaurants in the area.

Large palladium windows offer a beautiful view with plenty of natural light. A flag stone patio, fire pit and spacious decks are fully equipped for comfortable entertaining and easy outdoor dining. The outdoor shower provides comfort and enjoyment from a fun-packed day in the water or at the beach.

The Crystal River is located just a stone's throw away, with access to fishing, canoeing and kayaking. New putt-putt golf and extensive biking trails are located within walking distance of the cottage. Of course, Lake Michigan is a five-minute walk or a quick drive from the cottage giving you access to multiple beach sites and beautiful vistas.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
cottage comfortably sleeps 8. Absolute maximum capacity of 10 people. Additional nightly charge for added guest above 8.
Additional charges: Excessive cleaning: Dishes not cleaned and put away Indoor/outdoor furniture out of place
No fireworks are allowed on cottage property Take garbage can to end on driveway. Trash pick-up is early Monday morning. Fires only in fire pit

Important information

You need to know

Property # 112417
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cottage is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Downtown Glen Arbor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • beach near Crystal River - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Glen Lake - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach! on Sep 21, 2026 start from $556, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach! located?

Located in the heart of Glen Arbor, this cottage is steps from Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this property was very nice! Enjoyed a beach wedding and my granddaughter's birthday on our visit. would recommend this to anyone that wants a beautiful property close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with walking access to Glen Arbor. Was perfect for 6 adultsMultiple outdoor sitting areas and a nice firepit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Rental in Glen Arbor

Clean, spacious and the location is perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house worked out perfectly for our 3 night stay in Glen Arber - walking distance to town and to the beach. Couldn't have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homestead Stay

We really enjoyed our week here. It has everything we needed and more. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fall getaway

Such a beautiful place and walking distance to Glen Arbor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well appointed property in a quiet neighborhood. Very comfortable interior space and plenty of outdoor seating options. I judge a property on the condition of its outdoor grill and this one was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best location and out door space

This place has it all! Location, outdoor space, fire pit and all you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northerness

Enjoyed this stay a lot. Great location. Lot of comfortable outside seating. Enjoyed having bikes and towels etc for beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends wedding weekend

We had a wonderful stay with a group of friends for our friends wedding weekend. It was very cozy and clean, a perfect place for a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house for family getaway

We booked this house for our family (3 couples) because we had a wedding near by. The house was amazing, clean, well stocked, labeled, cozy, and just perfect! We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. Thanks for an amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cottage in the woods

Roomy cottage in the woods with all the comforts of home. Nicely furnished with lots of collectables reminding you that you are in a unique place up North. We had a great time and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We truly had an amazing time. The Host was excellent to work with and the house was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Memories

Great relaxing time with all the comforts of home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We stayed for a long weekend in the fall. The house was so beautifully decorated, well cared for, clean, and comfortable. It's the perfect place to stay no matter the weather - very spacious and the surrounding area is wooded and peaceful yet still walking distance to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay at Northerness!

My family and I stayed at Northerness this past week and it was wonderful! Lots of sleeping space, a great patio, an outdoor shower, lots of parking space, beach towels and chairs for our use, and a short walk to the town of Glen Arbor and the beach! We enjoyed our time and highly recommend! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Property is beautiful and well maintained.

We stayed here for a girl's trip. It was an amazing property that offered plenty of room for all five of us. We loved the location and I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Planning on bringing my family next time. Thanks for an amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Jennifer, We are excited you enjoyed your time in Glen Arbor. So glad we could share our cottage with you; thank you so much for your kinds words. Take Care, Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect !

Stayed to attend granddaughter's Leelanau School graduation. Outstanding family time and location. Love Glen Arbor !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Perfect Location and Home with Everything!

This home has everything -- four separate sleeping areas with linens provided, bikes, beach gear, outdoor games, kitchen supplies, fire pit, and air conditioning. The location is in a quiet wooded setting that is within walking distance to town, a beautiful bike path, and several beaches. A perfect Michigan vacation place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Lisa, Thank you so much for your kind words; I am glad you had a great visit to our little slice of heaven. It was a pleasure sharing our home with you. Take care, Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful neighborhood

Nice place to stay for a week close to everything in Glen Arbor. Owners had cottage fully equipped with everything you need plus!!! They truly thought of everything! Really enjoyed time with family in one of our favorite areas!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2022
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would welcome you and your family back anytime. Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect. My family has been vacationing in northern MI for 25 years, but this was the first time we’d stayed in Glen Arbor. This beautiful home fit our needs to a tee. Spacious and cozy. Immaculately kept. And so well appointed. They’ve thought of everything to make your vacation effortless and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kerri d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious DT Glen Arbor in a lovely home

Clean and loaded with all the extras to make your stay perfect! Loved the petoskey stone / up north decor, too.The location was great for biking, beaching, dune climbing, kayaking, and more. Highly recommend this gem of a home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Arbor Gem

Beautiful cozy home a stones throw from downtown. Host provides everything you need to enjoy your stay. Really enjoyed relaxing on the spacious deck. We canoed the beautiful Crystal river, shopped downtown, and had a great time at Art's Tavern and Boondocks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

The property is really terrific. Plenty of room for the 8 of us, both indoors and out. Enjoy all of our meals on the porch. Love the living room addition and the upgraded outdoor shower. Walk to everything in Glen Arbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow! What a stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location, surroundings, and everything about the home was spectacular! We were lucky enough to enjoy the bonfire and outdoor space on our first night, and then the indoor fireplace the following nights. We made use of each meticulously designed space in the warm and inviting home. Thank you to the hosts for creating such a perfect environment for our family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rick Vulgamott

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We have been enjoying Glen Arbor and the surrounding area for over 25 years. While living in Boston we chose this area for our destination wedding to share our love for Michigan with family and friends from all over. Spending summer vacations and raising 2 children on Lake Michigan we finally found the perfect slice of heaven in Glen Arbor and called it Northeness. We hope you will enjoy our home and this beautiful area as much as we have.

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