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Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor

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Exterior
The house from M-22
View of lake from living room
Kitchen, open & spacious
Kitchen, open and spacious
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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
Please remove shoes at the door.

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.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Crystal River - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor on Jun 6, 2026 start from $864, 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 Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Glen Lake Cottage - Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - Glen Arbor located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Glen Lake, Lake Michigan, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Little Glen Lake and Crystal River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Marcia Dykstra

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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.

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.

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