Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock
This cottage was built 100+ yrs ago and is the last remnant of a large resort from the 1920's. We fondly refer to it as the 'Blue Jay' and/or 'Kids' cottage. Rich in character and rare to find, you have stumbled upon a gem. Nestled in a beautiful wooded and private setting right across the road from Glen Lake. Guests will enjoy 100 feet of PRIVATE lakefront on Big Glen Lake with a shared dock to use for swimming and boating. We also have four kayaks available to rent for the duration of your stay at an additional fee. Please let us know if you’re interested! Sunrises on the dock are delightful and you will find spending the rest of the day on the lake easy and enjoyable.
Glen Arbor is less than 2 miles driving distance away with its many shops and restaurants. You are also minutes from Sleeping Bear National Park and other public outdoor amenities in Glen Arbor and the surrounding Leelanau County. Stunning dunes, hiking & biking trails, Lake Michigan beaches, public tennis and racquetball courts, and more. Wine and beer enthusiasts will also find plenty of local wineries and microbreweries close by.
The cottage itself is a three bedroom, two bathroom space with a kitchen, living room, and large screened porch that provides a lovely view of the lake. The cottage is stocked with everything you might need during your stay, including kitchen/cooking items as well as bath products, first aid, etc. The kitchen also has a pass through to the screened porch which includes a large table that easily seats 12. Guests will find a smart- TV with streaming services to login to as well as WIFI for any rainy days or relaxing evenings/movie nights. We have lots of games and puzzles as well.
So many activities around and yet it is also perfect to do nothing. Whichever you choose, we know you will enjoy your stay at our Bluejay Cottage.
Over 100 year old wood floors and dock so protect your feet please.
Use of beachfront, dock/hoist, and other water sports activities at your own risk. Property owner is not responsible for safety/injuries.
Renseignements importants
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Nº de l’hébergement : 2090982vb
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Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
À propos du quartier
Glen Arbor
Ce cottage vous donne rendez-vous à Glen Arbor, plus précisément sur la plage. Envie de vous poser et d'admirer la beauté naturelle des lieux ? Les incontournables Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (aire protégée) et Lac Michigan vous attendent ! Profitez de votre séjour à deux pas des pistes pour découvrir le ski de fond et le snowboard ou pour vous essayer à la luge et à la motoneige.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (aire protégée) - 3 min en voiture - 4.4 km
Crystal River - 3 min en voiture - 3.6 km
Musée maritime et station des garde-côtes de Sleeping Bear Point - 10 min en voiture - 8.3 km
Transport
Aéroport de Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) - 51 min en voiture
Restaurants
Art's Tavern - 3 min en voiture
Cherry Republic - 3 min en voiture
La Becasse - 8 min en voiture
Glen Arbor Wines - 3 min en voiture
The Mill - 4 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock?
En date du 8 mai 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock le 29 oct. 2025 commencent à 547 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock?
Glen Arbor - cottage directement sur la plage se trouve à moins de 5 km des sites suivants : Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (aire protégée) et Lac Michigan. Little Glen Lake et Crystal River se trouvent également à moins de 5 km.
Avis
10
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely historic cottage, comfortable, well equipped and perfectly located on beautiful Glen Lake. Close to all area attractions yet still feels tucked away.
Karen M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
David H.
30 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
It is a very nice, cozy cottage!
David H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
nicole m.
3 sept. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great Cabin on Glen Lake! Cindy is a fantastic host- helpful and responsive!
nicole m.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Laura H.
15 juill. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing to stay at a historic cottage with such a rich history and so much charm. Perfect location, private dock to enjoy, close to the marina, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and other destinations within a close drive. Great host as well!
Laura H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 26 juill. 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your kind comments. We hope to have you back again.
-Cindy
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Bruce S.
9 juill. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Lots of character and great location
Beautiful Glen Lake beach access, charming cottage with 100 years of character and, responsive hosts sums up our experience.
Thanks Cindy and Morgan, for helping us and making our stay so enjoyable!
Bruce S.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Pamela S.
21 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Michigan Family Week
We had a great time! Everything was beautiful and Glen Lake was warm and lovely as always!
Pamela S.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
So glad you enjoyed yourself.
Robin
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Robert W.
5 juill. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Rob
The rustic cabin had a great vibe that screamed summer camp! The cottage was very clean. The owner assisted us throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed.
Robert W.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 15 juill. 2025
Thank you for the review and for choosing to stay with us Robert! Cheers.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
morgan k.
15 août 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Slice of Heaven
From the rustic, cozy cabin complete with everything you need for a comfortable stay, to the dreamy sunrise reflections off the lake, to Kris's attentive and kind hospitality, made the Blue Jay an exceptional experience.
morgan k.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
Thank you so much! Hope to see you again! We enjoyed meeting you and glad you enjoyed your time. You didn't have to worry about the sponge holder but thank you for the kind gesture and all the goodies you left. Take care and stay safe.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Carol R.
18 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Vacation
The property was just as described.
Carol R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 20 août 2024
Thank you for the review Carol!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
William S.
12 juill. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
vacation
excellent
William S.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
Thank you. We enjoyed having you!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Missie A.
14 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
25th Anniversary trip with the Family
It was nice! Had just about everything we needed and more. Ate meals there most days & loved the dining space.
This location is one of our favorite spots in Michigan. Enjoyed the lake with a boat & jet skis. Went to many nearby beaches, had nightly fires either at the cottage or at the beach. Even had the northern lights show up in some of my night pictures on the dock.
We had plenty of space and Cindy was very attentive to any messages/questions.
Missie A.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Angelle B.
12 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Historic Delight
Thank you so much for providing an escape from our daily responsibilities to spend a nostalgic week of smells, sights and memories of our summers spent on beautiful Big Glen. Robin was attentive and quick to address our needs, and the cottage was equipped with what we needed. We did what we wished, cooked or didn't cook as we pleased, and watched cousins enjoy the company of each other. Thanks for the memories, and we hope to return! -Nannette Boulet Dahlquist
Angelle B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
mark g.
26 juin 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Glen Lake Getaway
My great aunt has been coming up to Glen Lake for 70 years (but not for 5 years), joined my father, me and my wife to escape the heat. The cottage reminded my aunt of all the quaintness of cottages around the lake.
We enjoyed the very comfortable 3 bedrooms and spent most of the time on the front porch admiring the lake view.
We were 5 minutes from Glen Arbor and 15 minutes from the many trails and views from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.
Kris was a great host communicating with us regularly as needed and anticipating our needs
mark g.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
Thank you so much Mark! We enjoyed having you stay at Blue Jay Cottage🌿
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jennifer M.
15 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Family Cottage
Wonderful! This cottage was in my family from 1940s until 1980s. So wonderful to experience this place with my family! We came from WA state to experience my dads memories and make our own. Robin was wonderful as our host!! This is part of her family memories for decades and means a lot to her and it shows. A great time sharing and reminiscing. Awesome that some cottages are left as they were from 100yrs ago!! Robin and her brother are working hard to make this a place to enjoy again and again.
Jennifer M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
It was so lovely to meet you and your family. Thank you so much for sharing your memories. I will add your father’s writings to our book, very fun to hear. I understand why this space has so filled with love, it came that way. Can’t wait until your next visit.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Lora M.
16 oct. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful, quaint and clean.
Loved this cabin. Kitchen drawers were labeled and very well stocked. Plenty of towels and great location. Even the toilet paper was better than most hotels! Will definitely come back.
Lora M.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Voyageur vérifié
5 juill. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great place to stay
Great location close to Heritage bike trail and Glen Arbor, rode our bikes to both. Cottage is historic and rustic but very comfortable. Beds are comfortable, and Kris provides really nice good quality towels. The awesome front porch overlooking Big Glen across the street was a great place to read a book. We had a wonderful time and Kris was an amazing host, she literally thinks of everything!
Voyageur vérifié
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Richard H.
21 sept. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful ad infinitum
WOW...probably not enough space here for all the great things that could be said.
The cabin was a perfect place for a late summer stay. Everything we needed (except food) was provided and well stocked. From TP and paper towels to condiments in the fridge. Gas grill and a nice gas fire pit just outside the cabin were all set to be used (which we did!). All of this was extremely important to us since we were coming from San Diego.
Kris and Mitch met us when we arrived and gave us a walk-through from the lake dock to the cabin. Explaining everything we needed to know and answering any and all questions. Friendly, nice, warm people. Truly a pleasure to deal with.
The cabin is approx 100 years old and sends you back in time to easier days. It's rustic, but with the modern conveniences of WIFI and Smart TV for watching Netflix etc. Beds were comfy and cozy. Quilts and extra blankets were on hand for the nights that got a bit chilly...which made for good sleeping :) Oh...and I can't forget the thick hotel quality towels in the bathrooms. What a nice touch.
Weather is always a big question mark during late summer, but we got lucky and had low to mid 70s all week long with sunshine and a few clouds.
Picked up a bit of a lake tan from sitting on the deck situated near the dock.
All in all....this is a repeat place to stay. Plenty of room to accommodate a few family members that visited us while we were in Glen Arbor. Quick access to the town of Glen Arbor and again, easy access across the street to the big Glen Lake.
Thank you so much Kris and Mitch!!!! I know our paths will cross again.
Richard H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
Thank you so much for the great review of Blue Jay Cottage. I truly hope if you come to the area, you will give us a call and we could have dinner or drinks even if you wear Michigan State gear lol!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Lori O.
21 août 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful location
Cute rustic cabin! We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Jay cabin. So much to do around the area and Glen Lake is awesome! The property manager, Kris, was always available and so sweet! Can’t wait until next summers vacation😉!
Lori O.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
Thank you so much Lori! We enjoyed your family and hope you made many memories
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Mary J.
10 août 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Lake life at it’s best!
We had an amazing stay at Bluebird Cottage. So clean and stocked with everything we needed. Loved looking at Lake from porch, kitchen and bedroom! Kris was so helpful and was right there if we had any questions! Large beach area to play in sand or have beach fires and kids loved the floating raft pass the dock! Easy access to Glen Arbor and Heritage trail, even on our bikes! Large table in screened in porch was wonderful for entire family to eat and play games We grilled out on nice gas grill few times! Wonderful mems made.
Mary J.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
We loved to have you and your family! I hope you will visit again.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Adrienne s.
26 juill. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Lakeside Retreat
We love Blue Jay Cottage! This was our second year renting and will be back next season. Our kids love the lake, water sports, and especially the tree swing! They have a great deck and bonfire by the lake and an additional gas fire pit sitting area near the cottage. The house is over 100 years old and has a great laid back homey feel. The kitchen, towels, and bedding were well stocked with many upgrades from our previous trip. Welcome goodies we’re waiting at arrival as well as thank you ones before leaving. The property manager Kris made our trip fabulous and convenient, especially when my husband accidentally cracked the coffee pot! A new one was on the porch within hours! A vacation to remember. Thanks for having us and already excited to for next year!
Adrienne s.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
Thank you so much. Looking forward to seeing you next summer☺
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Ken S.
19 juill. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
wondeful owner
everything went great
Ken S.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2023
Thank you Ken! Enjoyed having you and all the guys!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Ashley B.
29 sept. 2025
Ashley B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Cindy Robertson
My name is Cynthia (Cindy) and I am a life-long resident of this area. I grew up on a farm in Traverse City and currently live in Cedar. I love the beauty of Leelanau County and this lake property and area was my husband and sister-in-law's favorite place to be. I enjoy sharing our family’s property with all who appreciate Northern Michigan’s beauty and charm. My family and I manage this property so please let any one of us know of any questions, concerns, or how to make your stay better!
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
Multi-generational family roots in the larger Traverse City Area. Leelanau County is a gem and this property has been family owned and operated since the 80’s.
Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique
The history and charm! We are proud of maintaining this little piece of history here on Glen Lake and hope you enjoy stepping back in time at the cottage just as much as we do.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
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