Cozy cabin in Glen Arbor w/ Crystal River frontage. WIFI, Fire pit, Dog ok
House in Glen Arbor, MI
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Nestled in the heart of Glen Arbor, this charming cabin is the perfect retreat for a couple or a small group seeking both accommodation close to town and the natural beauty of plenty of trees and the Crystal River. It boasts private frontage on the Crystal River, just across from M-22, where the speed limit is 35 mph. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom home comfortably accommodates up to five guests, offering an ideal setting for a summer or fall getaway.
Outside, a spacious deck, convenient gas grill, and inviting fire pit beckon guests to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings. Exploring the nearby town of Glen Arbor reveals delightful shops, delectable dining options, and tempting ice cream parlors. For active guests, tennis courts are only a mile away, while the renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes Dune Climb is just a short four-mile drive. The area abounds with nature and wildlife, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Friendly, well-behaved dogs are more than welcome, with an additional nonrefundable cleaning fee. However, their humans are kindly asked to ensure that any outdoor messes are promptly tidied up.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 4.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: full bed
OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, deck, outdoor chairs, private river frontage
INDOORS: WiFi, DVD player
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, no A/C
MISC: river access across the road, located on a busy road
PARKING: 2 spaces
-- POLICIES --
- Pet allowed with a 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 prior to arrival will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.
Outside, a spacious deck, convenient gas grill, and inviting fire pit beckon guests to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings. Exploring the nearby town of Glen Arbor reveals delightful shops, delectable dining options, and tempting ice cream parlors. For active guests, tennis courts are only a mile away, while the renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes Dune Climb is just a short four-mile drive. The area abounds with nature and wildlife, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Friendly, well-behaved dogs are more than welcome, with an additional nonrefundable cleaning fee. However, their humans are kindly asked to ensure that any outdoor messes are promptly tidied up.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 4.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: full bed
OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, deck, outdoor chairs, private river frontage
INDOORS: WiFi, DVD player
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, no A/C
MISC: river access across the road, located on a busy road
PARKING: 2 spaces
-- POLICIES --
- Pet allowed with a 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 prior to arrival will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Glen Arbor, MI
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
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:
We stayed at this cottage and found it badly in need of upgrades across the board. Soft beds with mattresses caving in at the center were nearly impossible to sleep in. The bathroom had a horrible smell, peeling paint, and a shower head well past its life-cycle with shower caddy duct taped to it. The rug in the living room was old and dirty. The kitchen was tiny with little to no counter space and dominated by an over large microwave oven. Some TLC would go a long way here. The cottage is coasting on excellent location and the fact that it has laundry facilities.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than 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 enjoyed our stay at Fernwood. Great location near downtown Glen Arbor and the Crystal River. Comfortable cabin for 4 adults. Kitchen was tight, but had the basics for ability to make yummy hot breakfasts. Just set smoke alarm off once, placed a fan to make sure that didn’t happen again. Beds were very comfortable. Enjoyed the fire pit twice. Had deer and a Pileated woodpecker in the yard. Appreciated the washer and dryer. Communication from Visit Up North was fantastic and very thorough! Great cabin to use as a base while enjoying this beautiful area.
8.0 / 10.0
This rental is in a great location with easy access to Glen Arbor, Crystal River, Sleeping Bear National Park, and Glen Lake. We arrived to a clean cabin with 2 cozy bedroom and a small kitchen.
My only concerns are with how we received our rental policies. First, our welcome email arrived 2 days before our check-in. We began traveling 4 days before check-in, and this email included new policies that would have changed our packing list had we received them further in advance.
When we arrived, we found more additional policies, particularly around pet care. We would have to cancel several of our plans to follow this new information, which was not in our rental agreement. We ultimately decided these guidelines were non-binding, but it was unsettling to receive all this new information immediately before arrival.
My recommendation to management would be EITHER to disclose ALL guidelines and policies as part of the rental agreement, OR make clear that any additional policies are suggestions and non-binding.
6.0 / 10.0
Everything is a miss match. Over looking a river: not.. over looking orange canoes. Yes a short walk to shops and places to eat. This picture shows the side of the property not 3 trash cans as you pull up to the property. The cleaning team does a great job. Owners not so much. Repairs and paint needed. 1400.00 for four nights was not the quality that we excepted,even in prime season.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute little cabin close to town. Great location. A big plus is they are dog-friendly.
10.0 / 10.0
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:
This is our third stay at Fernwood. It is perfectly located and it has everything we need to be comfortable. I am already looking forward to my next visit.
4.0 / 10.0
The location was good, loved the wooded back yard and loved being close to town. However, after reading the positive reviews about cleanliness we were very disappointed because it was not clean. There was also a horrible smell that required the use of 2 entire cans of lysol. There is black mold and rust on the refrigerator, food scraps in the cupboards and drawers, dirt in the corners, unclean surfaces, dirty rugs, etc. There was no wood for the fire pit and be sure to bring soap, shampoo & conditioner, blow dryer etc. No internet. Simple directions for using the TV would be helpful.
We love rustic, but unfortunatly the cabin needs cleaning, freshening, and simple basic fixing up. We found the bed to be VERY soft and mushy and the "additional" non-refundable cleaning fee for pets was much higher than the industry norm, especially for a tiny 4 pound non-sheding dog.
We are in the area on a regular basis but unfortunatley we would not stay here in the future. Wish we could have provided a better review...
10.0 / 10.0
Very pleased with location and quality of rental. Would defiantly do again.
8.0 / 10.0
Was close to road , but our dog listens very well , so no concern . It was a great cabin , walking distance to town . Loved it !!
10.0 / 10.0
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 11th year in this cute cabin. We always enjoy our stay here. While it is small it has everything we need and is walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach.
10.0 / 10.0
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:
It was located in the most perfect place - easy to get to everything - but on its own to find some peace.
6.0 / 10.0
Glen Arbor is a nice little town, but the rental we stayed in was well run down and lacking in kitchen space. No where to place groceries or prepare meals. Washing machine and dryer were old and run down. Traffic was noisy and many cars and trucks line both sides of the street in front of the house. It was a good location to depart for other locations in the area. We felt the price was too high for what we got.
8.0 / 10.0
We liked that it was close to town, that it had a gas grill, that the beds were comfortable, and that it had counter storage in the room with the washer and dryer—for all of our beach things and extras.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Great location, very convenient to downtown GA. Off a busy road and gettyng to the beach meant walking on this busy road. Cabin had all the essentials including washer and dryer and was comfortable but could use a little TLC. Mattresses need to be replaced. Fire pit was a bonus.
10.0 / 10.0
Seamus loved lying on the porch and watching the people walk or bike by on the road. There were deer to enjoy in the yard most days. Place was very quiet at night. We slept with the windows open and we never do that at home.
10.0 / 10.0
Walkable to downtown Glen Arbor shops and restaurants as well as the beach. Home is thoughtfully furnished and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
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 house was as described. It was located in a convenient spot and was clean. It was a great place for my wife and I to stay. I would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
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 had a wonderful weekend here. We traveled up with our 2 Doodles for a quick getaway. Very convenient location. The cabin was clean and the bed was super comfy.
8.0 / 10.0
It was as we expected from the pictures, although we didn't realize it was so close to the main road. Would be really noisy in the summer with windows open.
Need to include instructions to operate TV with Roku.
6.0 / 10.0
The property is in an exce
5.0 / 10.0
Great little spot in the center of Glen Arbor. Great place to stay!
4.0 / 10.0
Fernwood
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very 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:
This property is in dire need of a complete overhaul. Window treatments would not allow airflow even if you could open the windows. Fridge next to the stove was rusty. No air con. Furniture was antique. Roku is awful. Mini hot water heater, take a quick luke warm shower. Most uncomfortable couch & chairs
10.0 / 10.0
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:
Overall, this was an excellent experience. Great location, which was everything for us. Had all of the essentials for a family vacation. Negatives noted below are more of a note to potential renters than complaints. We had two adults, a toddler and a 6 month old. Any more, and I don’t think the cabin would have been big enough. Beds were not great- way too soft. No air conditioner which didn’t affect us as the weather was beautiful. Exterior is very sandy so it was brought into cabin easily making it difficult to keep floors clean.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location in Glen Arbor!
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:
Overall, this was an excellent experience. Great location, which was everything for us. Had all of the essentials for a family vacation. Negatives noted below are more of a note to potential renters than complaints. We had two adults, a toddler and a 6 month old. Any more, and I don’t think the cabin would have been big enough. Beds were not great- way too soft. No air conditioner which didn’t affect us as the weather was beautiful. Exterior is very sandy so it was brought into cabin easily making it difficult to keep floors clean.
8.0 / 10.0
Frenwood
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect location for people who want to be able to enjoy the amenities of downtown Glen Arbor. Close to a busy road for those who like a little bit more off the beaten path experience.
8.0 / 10.0
Quaint cottage
Great location, no air conditioning. Loved the swing by the river but it was across the street.
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy, cute cabin in a great location
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 wonderful stay at Fernwood. The cabin had all the amenities we needed to be comfortable, and we could walk into town to eat, shop, or take our son to the awesome playground nearby.
8.0 / 10.0
Comfortable beds!
The most comfortable beds in a rental I’ve ever seen! Cute, clean and close to town.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
The cabin was super conveniently located - close to everything (walking distance to shops, restaurants, and kayak rentals though close to a busy road). It was a cozy cabin that was very clean and exactly what we expected based on the photos. Deer visited the property in the evenings. The beds were a little soft for our preference, but we would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
great stay
great location
neat little property perfect for my hunting trip
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location!
Cabin is within walking distance of Glen Arbor and has a nice homey feeling. Would rent again.
8.0 / 10.0
Cozy cabin for a week of hiking
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:
This is our second year staying here. The cabin provided everything we needed for the week. Centrally located in the Sleep Bear Dunes, it allowed easy axis to all the hiking trails. We also enjoyed the short 5 minute walk to Glen Arbor for dinner, wine tasting or a quick trip to the grocery store. Many evenings we walked to Lake Michigan to enjoy the incredible sunsets. Minimum Roku live tv, but Net Flix is provided.
10.0 / 10.0
Pleasant stay
Clean and close to town
6.0 / 10.0
Second Time Staying At Fernwood
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We Love The Location! And Fernwood Is Super Cozy!! We Also Travel With Two Dogs And This Stay They Were HORRIBLE Around The Cabin!!
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy and relaxing
We had a wonderful stay!
8.0 / 10.0
Nice little cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than 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 very nice stay at Fernwood. Nice little cabin with very comfortable beds. We enjoyed being within walking distance from Glen Arbor. The Crystal River is not very accessible on the property. It is deep, mucky, and lots of downed trees. We were able to play in it down the street though. Lots of nice beaches nearby as well.
3.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stay at Fernwood every year and always enjoy our stay. We were very disappointed this year to learn that there is no cable television in the cabin. We enjoy watching local news, weather, and sports on television and this aspect of our trip was taken away. While there was Ruku in the cabin we were not able to watch anything as it appeared we needed a subscription to enter access codes. Next year we may seek a rental that ensures cable television. The other issue was the outside grill. It was filthy!! We had to purchase a grill brush just to clean the grates to make it usable. We had invited guests for a cookout and were aggravated about the work we had to do before serving dinner.Overall this is a wonderful little cabin. We have seen the condition deteriorate over several years and hope the owners to more to maintain this property.
6.0 / 10.0
A wonderful little cabin with issues
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stay at Fernwood every year and always enjoy our stay. We were very disappointed this year to learn that there is no cable television in the cabin. We enjoy watching local news, weather, and sports on television and this aspect of our trip was taken away. While there was Ruku in the cabin we were not able to watch anything as it appeared we needed a subscription to enter access codes. Next year we may seek a rental that ensures cable television. The other issue was the outside grill. It was filthy!! We had to purchase a grill brush just to clean the grates to make it usable. We had invited guests for a cookout and were aggravated about the work we had to do before serving dinner.
Overall this is a wonderful little cabin. We have seen the condition deteriorate over several years and hope the owners to more to maintain this property.
Overall this is a wonderful little cabin. We have seen the condition deteriorate over several years and hope the owners to more to maintain this property.
4.0 / 10.0
The place is as advertised, close to everything etc. But the furniture, area rugs, especially pots and pans, in need of cleaning. Also was kept up a night from probable rodent in walls and ceiling.
8.0 / 10.0
Cleanliness only negative
The place is as advertised, close to everything etc. But the furniture, area rugs, especially pots and pans, in need of cleaning.
Also was kept up a night from probable rodent in walls and ceiling.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Glen Arbor?
The average price for a rental in Glen Arbor is $354 per night. This rental is $88 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy cabin in Glen Arbor w/ Crystal River frontage. WIFI, Fire pit, Dog ok. 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 Cozy cabin in Glen Arbor w/ Crystal River frontage. WIFI, Fire pit, Dog ok 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 Cozy cabin in Glen Arbor w/ Crystal River frontage. WIFI, Fire pit, Dog ok?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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