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Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly.

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Exterior
Beach
Living room
Kitchen - Kitchen
Living room - Living room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, Michigan
  • Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly.

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

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Glen Arbor

Glen Arbor is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Glen Arbor, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Crystal River - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Pet friendly. located?

Situated in Glen Arbor, this holiday home is steps from Glen Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Little Glen Lake and Crystal River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice place big enough for the family vacation with easy access to Glen Arbor and Empire beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mazing
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed get away
We enjoyed our stay very much. The remodeled bathroom was so nice and clean. The house was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JC C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen Lake
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, dumpy cottage
We loved having access to Glen Lake and being close to town. But everything about this house was rickety, worn out or even broken. Bad lighting, kitchen drawers that barely opened,,rickety tables, chairs, even the stairway banister. Also there was a lot of clutter. I don’t need a fancy cottage but this was kind of depressing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy R. A.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Garrett B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good Bones Dirty Cabin
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Great Location on Big Glen
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.
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8/10 Good

wendy v.

Wooded wonderland!
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!
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8/10 Good

Rhianna & Cyrus S.

5 days on Glen Lake
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.
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6/10 Okay

Brad O.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Julie K.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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!
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4/10 Poor

lynda m.

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
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4/10 Poor

Jennifer L.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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4/10 Poor

Erin B.

Could have been great
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.
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4/10 Poor

Erin B.

Could have been great
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.
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4/10 Poor

Erin B.

Could have been great
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.
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6/10 Okay

Katie R.

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 :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Noreen F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Patricia P.

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.
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6/10 Okay

Faith S.

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.
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4/10 Poor

Nina K. R.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

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!

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