Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly.
3.8
Good(41 Reviews)House in Glen Lake, MI
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
There is nothing like spending time on Big Glen Lake in Glen Arbor! Orchard Oaks Cottage sits back from the road on a huge treed lot, making it an ideal location for children. This quaint, chalet-style home with a vintage vibe has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. There are two bedrooms on the main level and one on the upper level, and the loft area has a twin bed. An abundance of windows let in the great views and sunshine.
This home has a large wrap-around deck and a screened porch. The water is across the street but has easy access to the lakefront, plus a dock. No outdoor fires are permitted.
It is an easy drive to Glen Arbor for shopping, dining, and other fun local activities. Canoes and bicycles can be rented right in town. The Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan are just minutes away. The home is 30 minutes from Traverse City.
Pets allowed.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 8.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: two twin beds with trundles (four twins) || Loft: twin bed
OUTDOORS: Charcoal grill, enclosed porch, deck, outdoor chairs, picnic table, dock, mooring, sand toys
INDOORS: WiFi, cable TV, DVD player & movies, board games
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, blender, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, NO A/C
MISC: no outdoor fires, water access is across the street, indoor fireplace isn't useable
PARKING: space for four vehicles
-- POLICIES --
- Pets 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: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.
This home has a large wrap-around deck and a screened porch. The water is across the street but has easy access to the lakefront, plus a dock. No outdoor fires are permitted.
It is an easy drive to Glen Arbor for shopping, dining, and other fun local activities. Canoes and bicycles can be rented right in town. The Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan are just minutes away. The home is 30 minutes from Traverse City.
Pets allowed.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 8.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: two twin beds with trundles (four twins) || Loft: twin bed
OUTDOORS: Charcoal grill, enclosed porch, deck, outdoor chairs, picnic table, dock, mooring, sand toys
INDOORS: WiFi, cable TV, DVD player & movies, board games
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, blender, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, NO A/C
MISC: no outdoor fires, water access is across the street, indoor fireplace isn't useable
PARKING: space for four vehicles
-- POLICIES --
- Pets 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: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Glen Lake, MI
Reviews
3.8
Good(41 Reviews)3.8
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Lets start with the good, The house is a great location and the main living room is very spacious and bright with the windows. The lake access is across teh main road and down steep stairs which didnt work great for us with a small child but that was listed / shown in the description. The bad - The house needs a deep clean, there's dust everywhere and a musty smell that lingers. The kitchen ceiling is full of dead flies. We arrived right at 4 and upon opening the door it was unclear if this property was cleaned aside from changing the sheets between guests. There was hair on the bathroom floor, a pile of dust swept into the corner of the hallway, the fridge had crumbs on the shelves and on the rubber sealing of the door, crumbs on the counter from the toaster. dust and cobwebs on the ceilings/walls, paintings, pretty much everywhere. I emailed Visit up north after my stay but I didn't immediately reach out because in the check in instructions it states "no discounts for housekeeping issues" So this leads me to believe you know this is an issue and nothing would be done by complaining. there was also a tip envelope for the housekeeping staff which just really rubbed me the wrong wayThis house could be really great but unfortunately it fell short.
3.8
Cabin is in great location with easy access to Glen Lake. It came equipped with kitchen items and linens for beds. Issue is cleanliness. Cabin had cob webs, dust, dirty kitchen and bathroom as well as dirty dishes. I wouldn’t recommend for this reason for the price.
3.8
The house was a real treat. It’s hard to find a home to accommodate 3 adults and 3 children. We found everything we needed at the property and felt the rate was very fair. The lake access and layout of the home are perfect for family.
3.8
Nice place big enough for the family vacation with easy access to Glen Arbor and Empire beach.
3.8
The house is in a great location directly across the street from Glen Lake and only a few mins from the town of Glen Arbor. Pre check in communication and the check in and out process was great. The house has a very musty odor predominantly in the bedrooms. Overall we had a great stay and enjoyed the property.
3.8
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Location was great- Perfect for the M22 Challenge! Plenty of kitchen gadgets & a new grill! Dog friendly made it the best! Lots of books that were dusty w/cob webs, & coffee maker wasn’t clean, thus 4 stars - otherwise super!
3.8
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
This was our second stay at this property. Beds were comfortable & big plus to have 11⁄2 baths. Downstairs bathroom was nicely updated btw visits. Walking/biking distance to downtown Glen Arbor.
3.8
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cottage is comfortable and cozy. There are more collectibles than necessary and the place feels a bit cluttered for a rental. The beds are comfortable and things functioned properly it was nostalgic and cute. Could use a little clear out to feel more spacious.
3.8
Goog vacation.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Good.
3.8
Very average stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was as described. No real surprises. Price was quite high for a weekend trip. The furniture all needs to be updated, but the main bathroom was really nice. Good location, approximately 1.5 miles from downtown Glen Arbor. I'll probably look to stay elsewhere next time.
3.8
Overall I thought this vacation home had really good bones. Close to dock across the street, saw some previous reviews complaining about having to cross street, it was no problem. Glen Lake was beautiful. Good appliances, all in good working order.
The house is somewhere I would consider again, however I would definitely empty it out and do a complete overhaul of all the stuff. Very cluttered and dated, it was like everyone's grandparents' stuff was still there We had numerous extra guests in the walls scurrying about, a good cleaning is in order.
3.8
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The title says it all. It was fine, not great not bad. Just fine. It was not clear that the house wasn’t on the lake, but was a cross the street so that was an initial bummer. Still a nice spot in the woods with a nice lake access and dock. The home is older which is quaint and has a kitschy appeal. It was comfortable for 4 adults and 2 kids for sure. The kitchen is small but functional, and had everything we needed. The screened in porch where the only table is, is dank and a bit depressing so we ate outside on the lovely deck. I think the biggest bummer was that it was not clean. Like really. I figured since it’s a pet friendly place there might be a few things, but this was a bit much. Not the end of the world, and nothing we couldn’t clean up, but just not great. I see they plan to update the bathroom which will be a vast improvement I am sure. Probably also time to address the dead trees over the house and parking area before someone’s car gets wrecked. Anyway all in all I would probably even stay there again knowing what to expect I would be less disappointed :)
3.8
Just fine.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The title says it all. It was fine, not great not bad. Just fine. It was not clear that the house wasn’t on the lake, but was a cross the street so that was an initial bummer. Still a nice spot in the woods with a nice lake access and dock.
The home is older which is quaint and has a kitschy appeal. It was comfortable for 4 adults and 2 kids for sure. The kitchen is small but functional, and had everything we needed. The screened in porch where the only table is, is dank and a bit depressing so we ate outside on the lovely deck. I think the biggest bummer was that it was not clean. Like really. I figured since it’s a pet friendly place there might be a few things, but this was a bit much. Not the end of the world, and nothing we couldn’t clean up, but just not great. I see they plan to update the bathroom which will be a vast improvement I am sure. Probably also time to address the dead trees over the house and parking area before someone’s car gets wrecked. Anyway all in all I would probably even stay there again knowing what to expect I would be less disappointed :)
The home is older which is quaint and has a kitschy appeal. It was comfortable for 4 adults and 2 kids for sure. The kitchen is small but functional, and had everything we needed. The screened in porch where the only table is, is dank and a bit depressing so we ate outside on the lovely deck. I think the biggest bummer was that it was not clean. Like really. I figured since it’s a pet friendly place there might be a few things, but this was a bit much. Not the end of the world, and nothing we couldn’t clean up, but just not great. I see they plan to update the bathroom which will be a vast improvement I am sure. Probably also time to address the dead trees over the house and parking area before someone’s car gets wrecked. Anyway all in all I would probably even stay there again knowing what to expect I would be less disappointed :)
3.8
Overall I thought this vacation home had really good bones. Close to dock across the street, saw some previous reviews complaining about having to cross street, it was no problem. Glen Lake was beautiful. Good appliances, all in good working order.
The house is somewhere I would consider again, however I would definitely empty it out and do a complete overhaul of all the stuff. Very cluttered and dated, it was like everyone's grandparents' stuff was still there We had numerous extra guests in the walls scurrying about, a good cleaning is in order.
3.8
Great location
Overall I thought this vacation home had really good bones. Close to dock across the street, saw some previous reviews complaining about having to cross street, it was no problem. Glen Lake was beautiful. Good appliances, all in good working order.
The house is somewhere I would consider again, however I would definitely empty it out and do a complete overhaul of all the stuff. Very cluttered and dated, it was like everyone's grandparents' stuff was still there We had numerous extra guests in the walls scurrying about, a good cleaning is in order.
3.8
Perfect spot on a map
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:
Could not have been any easier to unwind. Plenty of space for 2 families with 4 kids 7-13 and a dog.
We spent our mornings and late afternoons on the dock and our evenings on the deck after grilling dinner and taking advantage of the easy to get to hikes and exploring Glen Arbors laid back scene. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Didn't see or hear neighbors - which was perfect. Fully intend to book the same property again next year. Highly recommend this gem. Thanks!
We spent our mornings and late afternoons on the dock and our evenings on the deck after grilling dinner and taking advantage of the easy to get to hikes and exploring Glen Arbors laid back scene. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Didn't see or hear neighbors - which was perfect. Fully intend to book the same property again next year. Highly recommend this gem. Thanks!
3.8
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:
Could not have been any easier to unwind. Plenty of space for 2 families with 4 kids 7-13 and a dog.We spent our mornings and late afternoons on the dock and our evenings on the deck after grilling dinner and taking advantage of the easy to get to hikes and exploring Glen Arbors laid back scene. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Didn't see or hear neighbors - which was perfect. Fully intend to book the same property again next year. Highly recommend this gem. Thanks!
3.8
Glen Arbor Sleeping Bear Trip
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was perfect but the photos of the property are misleading. The property did have a dock and direct lake access but the photos made it appear that the cottage was right on the lake not across the street. Some of the furniture looks like it was from the 60's but it was functional. Coffee pot needs to be replaced. It brewed the coffee very slowly and coffee was like water even though we put in double the amount of coffee than normal. Other than that, the kitchen was reasonably stocked. Cottage had a musty odor from not having the heat on. It did dissipate after the heat was on for a time but never really went away. One of the beds had dog hair and sand in both the sheets and bedspread. We washed both before using this room. Basically, it was a roof over our heads that met basic needs.
3.8
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Absolutely loved this quaint home. I will admit to feeling it was over priced....still do...but putting that aside: lovely area, beautiful lake, comfortable home. Everything we needed was there in the house. It felt like I was visiting the family cottage.
3.8
Lots of room but dusty
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Lots of space and convenient location but needs a deep cleaning. The downstairs' bedrooms smell dusty and old. Outside needs some maintenance as well. Stove and refrigerator are full size and there is a nice laundry room with newer washer and dryer. Main living room was nice and cable/wifi worked well during entire stay.
3.8
Rating Details:The property manager was more than helpful.The vacation rental was clean.I was very happy with the location.I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Lots of space and convenient location but needs a deep cleaning. The downstairs' bedrooms smell dusty and old. Outside needs some maintenance as well. Stove and refrigerator are full size and there is a nice laundry room with newer washer and dryer. Main living room was nice and cable/wifi worked well during entire stay.
3.8
Location, Location, Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
We have been vacationing annually in the Glen Arbor area for over ten years & Orchard Oaks is one of our favorite pet friendly places to stay. Located right on M-22, it is dog walking distance to downtown. We really enjoyed teaching our lab to dock dive into Big Glen. The beds were comfortable, which is not something we can say about most of the properties we have rented. However, it was definitely owner's cottage, not their house--meaning it is rustic. We would rent this property again & recommend it to others.
3.8
Orchard Oaks Cottage
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Compared to other rentals we have had, this cottage was below average. There were no issues with the beds, furniture, TV or Wi-Fi.
However, one significant problem was that there was no indoor eating area. There is a screened in porch attached to the kitchen with a picnic table and benches which serves as the eating area. This was very inconvenient on most mornings because it was cold or when it was windy.
The description of the cottage says it is set back from the road. However it was only about 150 ft from the road. Most significantly the street address we were given was South Glen Lake Road. While this is accurate we were not told that S. Glen Lake Rd is really M-22. There is a lot of traffic all day and, given the distance from the road, it is very noisy. Sitting on the deck was very unpleasant due to the noise. Because M-22 has a 45mph speed limit, walking our dog was nerve wracking. The only place to walk the dog was in the bike lanes and with the amount of traffic we were never able to go very far.
Lastly the description said there was nice sandy frontage. There was no sandy frontage as in the description. The greenery goes right up to the water’s edge. There is a small deck with 2 chairs and a very long dock. The lake bottom near the shore is very rocky. To get to the sandy area you have to go to the end of the dock (there is a ramp to get in the water). The water is waist deep there. The “beach” is inappropriate for young children and small dogs.
However, one significant problem was that there was no indoor eating area. There is a screened in porch attached to the kitchen with a picnic table and benches which serves as the eating area. This was very inconvenient on most mornings because it was cold or when it was windy.
The description of the cottage says it is set back from the road. However it was only about 150 ft from the road. Most significantly the street address we were given was South Glen Lake Road. While this is accurate we were not told that S. Glen Lake Rd is really M-22. There is a lot of traffic all day and, given the distance from the road, it is very noisy. Sitting on the deck was very unpleasant due to the noise. Because M-22 has a 45mph speed limit, walking our dog was nerve wracking. The only place to walk the dog was in the bike lanes and with the amount of traffic we were never able to go very far.
Lastly the description said there was nice sandy frontage. There was no sandy frontage as in the description. The greenery goes right up to the water’s edge. There is a small deck with 2 chairs and a very long dock. The lake bottom near the shore is very rocky. To get to the sandy area you have to go to the end of the dock (there is a ramp to get in the water). The water is waist deep there. The “beach” is inappropriate for young children and small dogs.
3.8
Rating Details:The property manager was more than helpful.The vacation rental was very clean.I was very unhappy with the location.I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments: Compared to other rentals we have had, this cottage was below average. There were no issues with the beds, furniture, TV or Wi-Fi.However, one significant problem was that there was no indoor eating area. There is a screened in porch attached to the kitchen with a picnic table and benches which serves as the eating area. This was very inconvenient on most mornings because it was cold or when it was windy.The description of the cottage says it is set back from the road. However it was only about 150 ft from the road. Most significantly the street address we were given was South Glen Lake Road. While this is accurate we were not told that S. Glen Lake Rd is really M-22. There is a lot of traffic all day and, given the distance from the road, it is very noisy. Sitting on the deck was very unpleasant due to the noise. Because M-22 has a 45mph speed limit, walking our dog was nerve wracking. The only place to walk the dog was in the bike lanes and with the amount of traffic we were never able to go very far. Lastly the description said there was nice sandy frontage. There was no sandy frontage as in the description. The greenery goes right up to the water’s edge. There is a small deck with 2 chairs and a very long dock. The lake bottom near the shore is very rocky. To get to the sandy area you have to go to the end of the dock (there is a ramp to get in the water). The water is waist deep there. The “beach” is inappropriate for young children and small dogs.
3.8
Location, location, location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The rental was the perfect location for anyone wanting to be on Glen Lake. The dock is amazing and the depth of the water is perfect for the boat. A mooring device was provided and sufficient. Orchard Oaks is one of the most beautiful locations on the lake!
The rental itself had a “cabin like” feel giving it a true up north feel. Those with allergies may want to look elsewhere as a few of us ended up with our allergy symptoms acting up when in the home for long periods of time and then subsiding when out of the home for a period of time. When the weather is warm, you want to bring fans as there are very few provided that worked well. Although there is no air conditioning, the heat was very tolerable with appropriate fans running.
We had an excellent time and we were able to share the experience with two well behaved dogs which is always a plus!
The rental itself had a “cabin like” feel giving it a true up north feel. Those with allergies may want to look elsewhere as a few of us ended up with our allergy symptoms acting up when in the home for long periods of time and then subsiding when out of the home for a period of time. When the weather is warm, you want to bring fans as there are very few provided that worked well. Although there is no air conditioning, the heat was very tolerable with appropriate fans running.
We had an excellent time and we were able to share the experience with two well behaved dogs which is always a plus!
3.8
Glen Arbor rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was good, but the house was not clean.Two of my children and my husband had a terrible time with asthma. My husband and I spent about 3 hours one morning cleaning the floor and dusting picking up a lot of dog hair. It is old and rustic which could be charming, but needs several updates to kitchen and bathroom. Was hoping for a cleaner and more updated stay
3.8
Lovely cabin for a family weekend!
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 loved this spot! Super cozy, comfortable and clean! What else do ya need! Our only issue was with one of the heating vents not working, but there was enough around the house to warm entire home without it. Also, would have loved for the fireplace to have been working. Other than that we had a wonderful time together in a gorgeous spot close to town yet nestled in the woods!
3.8
Clear Blue Water
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Cottage review
We enjoyed our stay at Orchard Oaks cottage. The photos in this listing are fairly representative of the property, particularly the indoor photos. But one important feature that is not clear in the listing or the pictures is that the cottage is very close to the road. Although there is a lovely large deck on the front of the cottage it’s hard to enjoy time there because of the traffic, which is both visually & audibly distracting.
However, there is easy lake access across the street (& the lake is gorgeous) with a long dock & a small deck. That area is much better suited for an outdoor hang out than any space by the cottage. It is worth noting that the shoreline is grassy (not sandy) and the lakebed is rocky at the shoreline. But the dock reaches far enough out into the lake for sandy bottom access.
Pros
-Clean
-Comfortable beds
-Loft space is particularly inviting for kids/teenagers.
-Conveniently located to area attractions.
Cons
-Proximity to the road.
-Kitchen is small but fridge and stove are full-size and modern.
-The only seating for dining is an exterior screened porch. A little quirky but fine for summer weather.
-No fire pit (fireplace doesn’t work either but not an issue for summer visitors).
We enjoyed our stay at Orchard Oaks cottage. The photos in this listing are fairly representative of the property, particularly the indoor photos. But one important feature that is not clear in the listing or the pictures is that the cottage is very close to the road. Although there is a lovely large deck on the front of the cottage it’s hard to enjoy time there because of the traffic, which is both visually & audibly distracting.
However, there is easy lake access across the street (& the lake is gorgeous) with a long dock & a small deck. That area is much better suited for an outdoor hang out than any space by the cottage. It is worth noting that the shoreline is grassy (not sandy) and the lakebed is rocky at the shoreline. But the dock reaches far enough out into the lake for sandy bottom access.
Pros
-Clean
-Comfortable beds
-Loft space is particularly inviting for kids/teenagers.
-Conveniently located to area attractions.
Cons
-Proximity to the road.
-Kitchen is small but fridge and stove are full-size and modern.
-The only seating for dining is an exterior screened porch. A little quirky but fine for summer weather.
-No fire pit (fireplace doesn’t work either but not an issue for summer visitors).
3.8
Orchard Oaks 7/2018
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I have used your services for years and am so disappointed, 200 characters is not ample space to express my disappointment. If someone would like to contact me by phone,, that would be agreeable.
3.8
June 14-17
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:
We had a great time. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate it that’s Michigan for you. We were able to enjoy Glen Arbor, have dinner and drinks in town, and enjoyed the cabin and lake as much as we could. Not to mention nearby rivers for fishing made for plenty to do to enjoy ourselves.
3.8
Rustic but great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home is in a great location, easy to get to downtown, Sleeping Bear, Traverse, Suttons Bay. The lake access is across M22, a 45 mph busy road. The dock was nice and there's a small platform with 2 chairs but no beach and no yard by the house, either (just sand and weeds and driveway). There are about 20 steps to get down to the dock, so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. It's older and VERY musty, like many old cabins are. If you have allergies I would not recommend it. There are beds to accommodate 9 and the upstairs beds are newer and therefore smelled a bit better, but the 2 downstairs bedrooms are very musty. The furniture is worn, couch was broken, and generally it felt like the place could use a thorough dusting. For the price I would've rather gotten a place without lake access and gone to the beach, especially since the Glen Lake access is good for swimming but not lounging. I didn't need help from the rental company but they were prompt in all communication prior to our stay and provided the information and details we needed.
3.8
Glen Arbor Cottage Rental
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:
Nicely appointed, great location, convenient for biking.
3.8
Awesome location.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our the location and view in this place. It is placed in a beautiful and convenient location. Lots of activities around the area. The house has 2 queen beds downstairs and an attic with bunk beds. Beds upstairs aren't recommended for adults. They are small and have plastics all over that makes them really uncomfortable. It also has 1.5 bathrooms that you should consider when booking. I wouldn't stay in this property again as it has a great amount of very Old books in libraries in the living room and the bedroom where I was sleeping that made most of our guests sick. It smells very dusty inside. Not suitable for alergic or asmathic people.
3.8
Michigan Trip
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:
A great house and location on the lake!
3.8
Just as described :)
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:
The home was exactly as described; no surprises! It was clean, great location, and the water had easier access than I expected. We easily slid two kayaks down to the water, and carried them back up, without any problems. All in all, a perfect trip! Our dogs enjoyed it too!
3.8
Glen Lake Rental
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We wanted a few days of R & R up north. This is our second rental through you. The house near Glen Arbor provided a great location for our local day trips. The house was inviting and dog friendly, just enough property for them. Since it's across the street from the lake (with access) and the dock was out of the water, I don't know how it would be as a summer rental. But for our fall getaway, it was great.
3.8
Orchard Oaks Cottage Glen Lake
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:
Lovely rustic cottage reminding me of us of times spent Up North Years ago. Thankful owners allowed us to bring our golden retrievers along! We shared a great fishing weekend with our adult children, location made it easy to travel and see the area.
3.8
Wonderful place for our vacation!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Orchard Hills Cottage was a nice place for our family. Clean and roomy. We loved having our morning coffee out on the Glen Lake dock across the street!
3.8
Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
This home was located in a nice wooded lot across the street from Glen Lake. Overall the home was very nice, plenty of space to relax, nice bedrooms, awesome screened in porch and located minutes away from everything we enjoy about Glen Arbor. Overall a great place to stay.
3.8
Glen Arbor in July
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Absolutely loved this quaint home. I will admit to feeling it was over priced....still do...but putting that aside: lovely area, beautiful lake, comfortable home. Everything we needed was there in the house. It felt like I was visiting the family cottage.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Glen Lake?
The average price for a rental in Glen Lake is $652 per night. This rental is $46 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly.?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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