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

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A beach with clear turquoise water, pebbles, and a clear sky.
A stone-clad building with a stone chimney, outdoor seating area, and a large umbrella.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a chandelier, and a window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a television, a ceiling fan, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Downtown Glen Arbor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • 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 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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 # 112417vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Glen Arbor

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

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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 is parking at Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!?

On-site 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!?

Checkout 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 away 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 labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very well kept property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a terrific rental! Not just that each bedroom has a bathroom but there are multiple places to curl up and read, including outside. Its location is great, too. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year staying here. Again, fantastic stay. The cottage is perfectly appointed and in the perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This definitely was a home away from home for us! It was a treat to stay in such a comfortable home with top notch sheets, towels, coffee maker and outdoor living. We will be back again. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2026
Tony, thank you. It was a pleasure sharing our home with you. Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time with our family over the past week. Having three full bathrooms and a variety of places to hangout both inside and outside made our stay very comfortable. We also loved being so close to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect home for our family. House is stocked with everything you will need and is so nicely decorated. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the porch listening to the birds and water fountain. Would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Within 5 minute walking distance of shops and activities but in a quiet wooded neighborhood. The house is very clean and well stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, shower gel, shampoo, etc. My husband loved the Native brand shower gel so we had to buy some when we got home . I did a fair amount of cooking during our stay and the home has all the utensils and cookware needed. The home owner provides beach towels, beach chairs and bicycles for use. We brought our own but won’t need to next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 25 Mar, 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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