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Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!

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Front of Cottage with view of patio.
2 level deck with outdoor dining for 12
Lower deck
upper deck
grill patio off lower deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10181.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Crystal River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Glen Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!

Newly renovated: updated outdoor shower, new living space and dining area.

This charming cottage is situated on a large corner lot just one and a half blocks off the Main Street of downtown Glen Arbor. This makes it an easy walk to the best shops and restaurants in the area.

Large palladium windows offer a beautiful view with plenty of natural light. A flag stone patio, fire pit and spacious decks are fully equipped for comfortable entertaining and easy outdoor dining. The outdoor shower provides comfort and enjoyment from a fun-packed day in the water or at the beach.

The Crystal River is located just a stone's throw away, with access to fishing, canoeing and kayaking. New putt-putt golf and extensive biking trails are located within walking distance of the cottage. Of course, Lake Michigan is a five-minute walk or a quick drive from the cottage giving you access to multiple beach sites and beautiful vistas.

Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Rick Vulgamott
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
cottage comfortably sleeps 8. Absolute maximum capacity of 10 people. Additional nightly charge for added guest above 8.
Additional charges may apply: Excessive cleaning: Empty trash cans Wash and return dishes to original location Indoor/outdoor furniture in place
No fireworks are allowed on cottage property Take garbage can to end on driveway by garage

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blu - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Northerness Cottage; a Short Ride to America's #1 Rated Beach! located?

Located in the heart of Glen Arbor, this cottage is steps away from Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 81 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Beautiful!

We stayed for a long weekend in the fall. The house was so beautifully decorated, well cared for, clean, and comfortable. It's the perfect place to stay no matter the weather - very spacious and the surrounding area is wooded and peaceful yet still walking distance to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Northerness

Enjoyed this stay a lot. Great location. Lot of comfortable outside seating. Enjoyed having bikes and towels etc for beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia G.

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

fall getaway

Such a beautiful place and walking distance to Glen Arbor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

A wonderful stay at Northerness!

My family and I stayed at Northerness this past week and it was wonderful! Lots of sleeping space, a great patio, an outdoor shower, lots of parking space, beach towels and chairs for our use, and a short walk to the town of Glen Arbor and the beach! We enjoyed our time and highly recommend! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

The best location and out door space

This place has it all! Location, outdoor space, fire pit and all you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach T.

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

Friends wedding weekend

We had a wonderful stay with a group of friends for our friends wedding weekend. It was very cozy and clean, a perfect place for a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Amazing house for family getaway

We booked this house for our family (3 couples) because we had a wedding near by. The house was amazing, clean, well stocked, labeled, cozy, and just perfect! We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. Thanks for an amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Great Location!

The property is really terrific. Plenty of room for the 8 of us, both indoors and out. Enjoy all of our meals on the porch. Love the living room addition and the upgraded outdoor shower. Walk to everything in Glen Arbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy m.

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

Great Memories

Great relaxing time with all the comforts of home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Property is beautiful and well maintained.

We stayed here for a girl's trip. It was an amazing property that offered plenty of room for all five of us. We loved the location and I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Planning on bringing my family next time. Thanks for an amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stan M.

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

Perfect !

Stayed to attend granddaughter's Leelanau School graduation. Outstanding family time and location. Love Glen Arbor !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kerri d.

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

Glorious DT Glen Arbor in a lovely home

Clean and loaded with all the extras to make your stay perfect! Loved the petoskey stone / up north decor, too.The location was great for biking, beaching, dune climbing, kayaking, and more. Highly recommend this gem of a home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Fishers

Perfect Location and Home with Everything!

This home has everything -- four separate sleeping areas with linens provided, bikes, beach gear, outdoor games, kitchen supplies, fire pit, and air conditioning. The location is in a quiet wooded setting that is within walking distance to town, a beautiful bike path, and several beaches. A perfect Michigan vacation place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Peaceful neighborhood

Nice place to stay for a week close to everything in Glen Arbor. Owners had cottage fully equipped with everything you need plus!!! They truly thought of everything! Really enjoyed time with family in one of our favorite areas!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Glen Arbor Gem

Beautiful cozy home a stones throw from downtown. Host provides everything you need to enjoy your stay. Really enjoyed relaxing on the spacious deck. We canoed the beautiful Crystal river, shopped downtown, and had a great time at Art's Tavern and Boondocks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

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

Perfect in every way!

The Northerness cottage was so nice. Spacious, on a quiet street within an easy stroll to Cherry Republic, Crystal River outfitters, shops, and an array of cafe choices. Walk to the beach of Lake Michigan or drive five minutes to Glen Haven for beautiful sand and gentle surf. The numerous and large rooms, dens, and patios offered comfortable space inside, and especially outdoors. The fire pit and outdoor shower were an extra treat. The affection of its owners shone in every detail of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

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

Wow! What a stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location, surroundings, and everything about the home was spectacular! We were lucky enough to enjoy the bonfire and outdoor space on our first night, and then the indoor fireplace the following nights. We made use of each meticulously designed space in the warm and inviting home. Thank you to the hosts for creating such a perfect environment for our family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Beautiful town, beautiful place

I loved our stay at Northerness Cottage! The place itself is darling and cozy, with lots of space on the deck for meals and hanging out, and so much sleeping space! The hosts were easy to communicate with, and the space was clean and well-stocked. I highly recommend the town as well - it is a short walk to the cutest restaurants. I had the best time. My group of girlfriends is already is talking about when we can come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Fantastic!

My husband and I got married on Glen Haven Beach. This cabin housed our family but we were also able to host our parents who came up for the ceremony. This place exceeded our expectations on so many levels. The attention to detail and having all of the things we could have needed and more saved us a few times. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

John A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Don’t stay here.

The owner will try to cheat you by lying about cleaning charges.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

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

Enjoyable Family Vacation

We rented this property in 2018 and enjoyed it so much we rented it again in July 2024 for a family vacation. The property is beautiful, surrounded by lots of trees and saw several deer walking past during our stay. There was plenty of room for our family of 8 and roasting marshmallows around the firepit at night was one of our grandkids favorite activities. I learned when we arrived that they have made an addition to the house which was a great area for the family to gather. I hope they update the pictures on the site to showcase the beautiful updates they made! Working with Rick has always been easy and he answered any questions we had quickly. Our family is already looking forward to going back for another family vacation soon. I'd highly recommend this property if you're considering a trip to Glen Arbor!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O., ZIONSVILLE

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

Perfect Location!

My sisters and I took our mom to northern Michigan for a color tour. Glen Arbor was the idea location to enjoy all that M22 has to offer. This home was amazing. We really felt like they opened their actual home to us. The decor was high end and comfortable. We got so many decorating ideas! The outdoor spaces were vast and so fun. Watching the neighborhood wildlife was such a treat. The beds were very comfortable as well. Our mom slept on the porch and said she wanted to take the bed home with her! This home was walking distance to everything. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Great place!!

We had a great time.Terrific house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Comfortable house

Great house within walking distance of local restaurants. Lots of outdoor seating to relax and enjoy outdoors .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick Vulgamott

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We have been enjoying Glen Arbor and the surrounding area for over 25 years. While living in Boston we chose this area for our destination wedding to share our love for Michigan with family and friends from all over. Spending summer vacations and raising 2 children on Lake Michigan we finally found the perfect slice of heaven in Glen Arbor and called it Northeness. We hope you will enjoy our home and this beautiful area as much as we have.

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