The Little Green Cottage in the Woods
Cottage in Glen Arbor, MI
12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
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.
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
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Glen Arbor, MI
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Reviews
5.0
We had the best time at the Little Green Cottage and cannot wait to book another stay. They had everything (and more!) that we needed for a really fun beach vacation. Great communication with the owners, too! The setup was perfect for our family with parents sleeping in the master bedroom downstairs and our 4 kids all in the bedroom upstairs. The NFL Blitz arcade game up there was the highlight of the kids stay :) we will be back!!
5.0
Great relaxing vacation in the woods!
5.0
Our family really enjoyed our stay! This cottage is stocked with everything our family needed for fun - outdoor activities, water toys, games, fire pit for s’mores, etc. Great location and so beautifully designed and decorated. Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
Had a girls weekend with 10 girls, plenty of room for everyone! The house was amazing and everything surpassed our expectations. Loved the back yard and all of the yard games provided. Very close to town and walking distance to the beach. Loved everything about the little green cottage and can’t wait to come back.
5.0
Wonderful location and a beautiful home! Will definitely go back!
5.0
What a gem!!! We had a wonderful time at the Little Green Cottage in the Woods. My kids would have been content to stay at the property the entire time! Hammock, corn hole, and other games kept them busy! But we loved the short walk to the beach and town. The house was the perfect size for our family of 6 and had everything you needed and more. It was our first time visiting Michigan and already my kids want to go back - to the Cottage. Highly recommend a stay here!
5.0
Exceptional. The cottage was the perfect place to stay for our family (adults and children) up north getaway! The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need (we traditionaly prep quick meals). It had plates, cups and utensils for kids which was really nice. Very clean and great outdoor area to eat, play, relax and enjoy smores over fire pit. Kayaks available to use and beautiful Lake Michigan beach very close! Would recommended highly!
5.0
The house renovations are just as pictured and gorgeous. Can fit bigger groups and has a great outdoor patio for entertaining or enjoying the firepit. Location is also excellent with a very short drive to downtown. Perfect place to stay, highly recommend!
5.0
Our stay couldn’t have been better! The owners have a real gem ❤️ They have thought of everything. Thank you!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the Little Green Cottage! The location was perfect for our family: close to Empire, Leland, and Traverse City. We loved the outdoor space and appreciated all the outdoor games. The cottage was spacious indoors and was equipped with EVERYTHING we needed. We slept with the windows open, enjoyed long morning coffees on the huge patio, and played hours of cornhole while enjoying seeing/hearing all the wildlife. The beach was a 5 minute walk making it perfect for nightly sunset viewing. We can’t wait to come back 😊
5.0
Great location, clean, enjoyed amenities
5.0
Nice layout and backyard. Great location close to Glen Arbor and the beach. Thanks again!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
We loved our stay at the little green cottage and hope to visit again soon!
5.0
Beautiful cottage! Gorgeous location. Walkable to the beach. We had a good time. Thank you!
5.0
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.
5.0
This was our second visit to Glen Arbor, and this house was simply perfect. It is tucked away in the woods, but it is only a short bike ride to downtown and a quick walk to public beach access that felt private. The house is well-appointed with anything and everything we could’ve possibly needed. The beds were comfortable, and our young boys thought the NFL Blitz arcade game was the coolest ever. Emily was quick to respond and super friendly in all communications. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to visit again.
5.0
Well taken care of property with lots of extras. Walking distance to town and Lake Michigan!
5.0
The quiet and private location and kitchen furnishings really can’t be beat! Unlike many listings, images are true to listing.
2.5
We stayed for the second time and enjoyed the home and property. Thanks again!
5.0
This cottage has a magical quality in a lovely wooded setting. Each morning, we saw deer grazing very nearby, including two large bucks. Wildlife also includes geese, ducks, chipmunks, squirrels and a range of other birds. You will not regret giving this cozy cottage a try.
5.0
As advertised, well appointed, clean, and perfect size for us. Great location and accommodations. Can’t wait to go back.
5.0
The Little Green Cottage accommodated my large family well. We had a great time, and highly recommend a stay.
The cottage is in a great location. Lake Michigan is just down the road, the Crystal River is in the backyard, and Glen Arbor is just a short bike ride away.
We enjoyed kayaking down the Crystal River to Lake Michigan with the provided kayaks.
There were tons of other amenities provided by the hosts: grills, charcoal, firewood, bikes, outdoor games and more.
We had a great time. Hope to visit again.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at the Little Green Cottage. It fit our family perfectly. The property was amazing - with so many activities for the kids on site as well as a short walk to Glen Arbor town or Lake Michigan. We would come back again in a heart beat!
5.0
Simple process, not hard to locate the property, excellent place for relaxing, close to tons of adventure and the amazing towns. Can’t recommend the little Green cottage enough! Sleeping Bear is one of the most beautiful place on the planet, Glen Arbor is an amazing little town with lots of character. This is as close to perfect a vacation destination as you can get. Be sure to visit the Cherry Republic too!
5.0
Little Green Cottage Love
My kids declared the Little Green Cottage the best VBRO we've every stayed at! We all enjoyed the location, the well planned, beautifully appointed interior, as well as the cottage's outdoor space. The hammock, fire pit and corn hole set were regularly used and we also made use of the four bicycles, biking into town several times. The cottage was the perfect spot to begin and end each day, had everything we needed and made our vacations memorable. We were sad to leave!
5.0
Awesome cottage
Great cottage and location. We enjoyed the amenities such as the bikes and kayaks as well!
5.0
Perfect trip
The house has a clean and brand new feel to it and very close to the beach. Our family had a wonderful 4th of July
5.0
Amazing Experience
We had the most amazing week at the Little Green Cottage. We kayaked along the Crystal River, walked the beaches of Sleeping Bear Dunes, road our bikes to the Glen Arbor farmer’s market, and explored the beautiful coastal towns. There was never a lack of amazing things to do whether we were exploring or hanging around the cottage playing yard games, cooking meals, or sitting around the fire all provided by these amazing hosts. We could not recommend this stay more and would love to come back here in the future!
5.0
Funtastic Weekend Getaway
What a great location and accommodations for our family getaway! The house was beautiful and set up for a large group with top notch amenities. Our grandchildren especially loved playing in the sand and catching frogs and fish from the river and our evening fire out back! Wonderful trails for biking and hiking. We had a blast on the Sleeping Bear Dunes and also rented a boat for a beautiful afternoon on the Glen Lakes! Thank you for your hospitality…would definitely love to visit again!!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Glen Arbor?
The average price for a rental in Glen Arbor is $508 per night. This rental is $47 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Little Green Cottage in the Woods. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Little Green Cottage in the Woods pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Little Green Cottage in the Woods?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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