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Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Crystal River - Private river front across the road
Living room with fireplace. - Living room with fireplace.
Foxwood in the summer
Living area
Living room with fireplace. - WiFi, Roku, cable TV, DVD player & DVDs, board games, gas-burning fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Glen Arbor, MI

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok

This cozy two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage is in a wooded setting with private frontage on the Crystal River across the road. The home sleeps up to five people. If you are visiting in the fall or winter curl up with a good book and a glass of wine in front of the fireplace. It’s so cozy you won’t want to leave.

The deck outside offers quiet dining and relaxing with a wooded view. You can cook your meal on the provided grill and spend time around the fire pit in the evenings. Enjoy the Crystal River across the street with the provided canoe or kick back in the Adirondack chairs on the river.

Glen Arbor is located just .2 miles from the house. A grocery store, gift shops, and restaurants are just a few of the things that make your visit easy. The Sleeping Bear Dunes Dune Climb, Glen Haven, and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are all a quick drive from the house.

Your well-mannered pets are welcome. Maximum of two.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 5.

Bedroom 1: king bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Loft: twin bed

OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, deck, outdoor dining table & chairs, canoe, private river frontage

INDOORS: WiFi, Roku, cable TV, DVD player & DVDs, board games, gas-burning fireplace

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, central A/C

MISC: river access across the road, located on busy road

PARKING: space for three vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Pet allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: Reservations canceled at least 30 days before arrival will receive a full refund. Reservations canceled between 14 and 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days before arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
Property # 3537910

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Glen Arbor, MI

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok located?

Located in the heart of Glen Arbor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Cozy cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I loved everything about this place!!
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

Nice place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a nice little house. We love the river access across the street. Although it was cold (November), my son still loved throwing rocks in the river. Very comfy beds, we slept very well and enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Fall wonderland

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Easy access, clean. Great gas fireplace.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfectly located to downtown Glen Arbor. It was walking distance to the local restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques. The property provided privacy from neighboring homes and accessibility to Crystal River. Enjoyed a bonfire, a gas grill on site, and a fireplace while watching movies. Overall, a great stay! Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful cabin, inside and out! This is my second time staying here and I plan on coming back. Everything is what you need: spacious and clean kitchen, large bedrooms, roomy bathroom, cozy living area. The forested backyard and crystal river with campfire and seating in the front yard is every nature lovers DREAM. The worst feeling leaving here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Fabulous Foxwood

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Thanks for another wonderful week in Glen Arbor in the Fabulous Foxwood rental. We made some more wonderful vacation memories! Love this Pet Friendly site.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean. Bed was comfortable and nice linens. Small "notes" helped with operation of electronics, plumbing, etc. The kitchen was nicely stocked and plenty of fresh towels. The Crystal River really is crystal clear. Right down the road to the Glen Arbor shopping district. Close to dunes and many many great trails. Small town. Very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Annette S.

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

Fall Getaway

Great location, river was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Vacation Rental Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've been staying here every June since 2020. We absolutely love it. It's very comfortable and cozy. The location is perfect. Walking across the street to watch the river and sit on the swing or chairs is very relaxing. Great place to relax and unwind.
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Little gray house with purple door!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location! The cabin had everything we needed. It was very clean and well stocked for cooking. Loved sitting out in back and down by the Crystal River.

10/10 Excellent

Dick G.

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

Cottage in Glen Arbor

Very nice, great location, excellent river access, beautiful spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena T.

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

Most perfect cabin

Absolutely loved our stay! Perfect walking distance from downtown glen arbor but just far enough outside to be secluded. Crystal River was gorgeous and so clean. Cabin was clean and lots of space. Cant wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location for Glen Arbor Fun

We went up for a 4 day winter experience. We love hiking the Sleeping Bear dunes and snowshoeing and this location is very convenient. It is a cute cabin. The main bed was a little uncomfortable and could use better support I think. Fireplace was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Perfect location for hiking the dunes.

Pro tip, the firepit is across the street lol, but its in a good spot.The house is right near downtown glenn arbor, four or so minutes from several main trail heads down the 109. The town has an upscale market, a pizza place and a few bar&grill locations. Everything youd need. House is walking distance from the downtown area. When we return, we will try to get this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, clean, helpful staff, dog friendly. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, but could use some TLC

Our stay was fine and location is great. Cabin overall could use updating and repairs. It wasn't the cleanest, linens overall seem like they were not washed recently.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Spring break 23

Great location. House was perfect for the 5 of us and our 2 dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful cottage.

Perfect cottage with plenty of room. Nice fireplace. Winter getaway. Love the sleeping bear area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Glen Arbor cottage

Clean, quaint, and comfortable. Just blocks to Glen Arbor shops and restaurants. Perfect get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Janine S.

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

Glen Arbor

We really enjoyed our stay! Proximity to town and our favorite beaches and hikes was perfect! Cooked a lot in the well equipped kitchen. and appreciated the gas bbq grill! Slept well in the comfortable beds. Really loved that we could bring our pup! Yard could use some tlc…
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dakotah P.

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

Cute!

Remote get away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Good location, older house with issues

Glen Arbor is wonderful and a great base for a vacation up North. This property is older, very clean inside. The listing failed to note its very close proximity to a very busy road (22), something living under the house (rodent traps freshly placed all around the house), large pine tree fallen on the electrical wires at the driveway left untended the entire week of our stay, spotty internet, etc. the carefully worded description not mention the cottage is actually across the road from the river -- be careful if you have young children. The management company took the "you rented it, you live with it" approach --- very unhelpful and not what we expected for the premium price (and property description).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

laurie a.

happy cabin in a beautiful setting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: very nice experience. All ccommunications were great. Eas company to rent with. amazing location too

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Great in town spot

Nice long weekend with the dog. Just what we were looking for in a quick weekend getaway. Walked to everything downtown. Watched deer and woodpeckers out back while doing a puzzle. Visited 3 beaches. Loved that there is a king sized bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

J P.

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

Great Location in the Heart of Glen Arbor

Great cabin within walking distance to Lake Michigan and downtown Glen Arbor. River-side fire pit was also as-advertised and a nice space. The rental management company requires some excess paperwork, but they were responsive to all of our communications.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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