The Little Green Cottage in the Woods

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Glen Arbor, MI

Crystal River1 min walk
Glen Lake5 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore12 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

LOFT

+3

1 Double Bed and 6 Single Beds

MAIN FLOOR MASTER

1 Double Bed

MAIN ROOM

2 Double Futons and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

LOFT BATHROOM

Toilet · Shower only

MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM

Toilet · Shower only

ONE WITH NATURE

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Nestled between M22 & Lake Michigan in beautiful Glen Arbor, MI., The Little Green Cottage in the Woods was built originally as a garage to the neighboring “Barn House”. It has since been renovated (2019) to accommodate family & friend gatherings, while providing a private & intimate setting.

The Little Green Cottage in the Woods is a 1 Bedroom Loft, hidden between Lake Michigan & Downtown Glen Arbor. A 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan allows for beautiful views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, both Manitou Islands & sunsets that go unmatched on a nightly basis. Although the beach is public, it very much has a private feel & is a great spot to relax & let little ones play. A walk along the beach will either take you towards Downtown Glen Arbor & Sleeping Bear Dunes or America’s Freshwater Resort, The Homestead.

Beautiful Glen Arbor consists of fun restaurants, live music, a newly renovated outdoor park, miles of walking & biking trails, cute shops & boutiques, the Original Cherry Republic, Boondocks & local favorite, ART’s Tavern. Just 5 minutes from town is both Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park & picturesque Glen Lake.

The Little Green Cottage itself backs into the Crystal River. Kayaking from the river into Lake Michigan or into downtown Glen Arbor is a great way to relax & enjoy a beautiful Northern Michigan day. The outside of the property also includes a built in fire pit, outdoor seating, heat lamps, charcoal grills (with easy operating instructions), bikes, basketball hoops, hammocks, nature trails, yard games, toddler toys, balls & racquets, & a heated outdoor shower!

The cottage was designed to allow for an intimate gathering of family & friends. The layout & accommodations consist of a main-floor bedroom & bath, upstairs loft with trundle beds & full bath. The main floor also has an open kitchen concept with direct access to the patio & beautiful views of nature. The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, gas oven-range, & a large island w/ample counter space. It is also equipped with a main floor clothes washer & dryer.

If you happen to be spending time indoors, the home comes with card games, board games, strategy games, puzzles, retro gaming consoles, LG OLED SmartTV w/Soundbar, Hi-Speed Wi-Fi, books, binoculars (great bird watching), & wonderful beds for napping (no bad beds).

The sights of Northern Michigan are breathtaking & ever-changing. Tour the Leelanau Peninsula via scenic M22 or take a day exploring Historic Front Street in Northern Michigan’s largest city, Traverse City.

At The Little Green Cottage in the Woods, exploration awaits, adventure is encouraged & memories are waiting to be made.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Front of house with fire pit in foreground

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Lakes Children's Museum.

Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

Crystal River - 1 min walk
Glen Lake - 5 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 2 min drive
Boone Dock's - 2 min drive
Arts Tavern - 19 min walk
Cherry Republic - 2 min drive
Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Green Cottage in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Little Green Cottage in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Green Cottage in the Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little Green Cottage in the Woods located?

This family-friendly Glen Arbor cottage is located on the riverfront, within a 10-minute walk of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

rhett n.

28 Dec 2023

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

All around wonderful!

Loved staying at the little green cottage…best of both worlds with the privacy of being in the woods (including deer who walked through the backyard each morning) and a completely renovated cottage with all of the amenities…I was especially impressed with how well stocked the kitchen was. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

15 Oct 2023

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

Perfect fall getaway

The little green cottage was in the perfect setting in Glen Arbor. The house was perfect and offered plenty of options for our kids, from kayaking to basketball. Close enough to Lake Michigan to walk and watch the sunset. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqlyn O.

10 Sept 2023

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

Great spot!

We loved our stay at the little green cottage and hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful cottage! Gorgeous location. Walkable to the beach. We had a good time. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave Chicago F.

6 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful property and location

The home is very comfortable and well appointed with everything you need for a visit to Michigan. Great location. Great outdoor space. Bikes and kayaks on site. Close walk to beach. We had a great visit.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023