Bear Haven Cottages at Glen Lake Narrows

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7149 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Glen Arbor, MI

Glen Lake2 min walk
Little Glen Lake2 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore5 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bordered on one side by National Seashore land, this cottage lies at the southern end of the Narrows Bridge dividing Big and Little Glen Lakes. Cottage is five hundred feet from several hundred feet of shoreline public access on Little Glen Lake. Walk to the frontage with your raft or kayak—or beach chair. If you prefer Lake Michigan, Glen Haven Beach at the National Seashore is a three minute drive away and many more beautifully secluded public Lake Michigan beaches are available further up the Leelanau Peninsula.

And some of the best road biking in the Midwest is available from your driveway. Begin your ride at the cottage and head off on an easy ride to Glen Arbor village center where you can catch the Heritage Trail--or head northeast on MacFarlane for a challenging ride past Inspiration Point and around Big Glen Lake to the Crystal River and the Heritage Trail.

Bear Haven cottage is newly remodeled with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a screened-in porch for summer. Five beds include three single beds in the second bedroom and a king bed in the master bedroom. There is also a comfortable sleep sofa in the family room.

Rents Saturday to Saturday. Check in 4 PM - check out 10 AM. House close to Sleeping Bear dunes and Dune Climb with Big and Little Glen Lakes across the street. Boat rentals available in walking distance. Bring kayaks and walk to public access on the Narrows Bridge.

Superb biking from cottage. Major hills surround, including on MacFarlane and a series of seven ascents on Benzonia, but equally possible to reach the Heritage Trail bike path stretching from Empire to Good Harbor Bay without a single significant climb by riding into Glen Arbor and catching the Heritage Trail there.

Property manager

Cheryl Bayly

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

Glen Lake - 2 min walk
Little Glen Lake - 2 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 4 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 5 min drive
Boone Dock's - 5 min drive
Arts Tavern - 5 min drive
Friendly Tavern - 9 min drive
Cherry Republic - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Haven Cottages at Glen Lake Narrows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Haven Cottages at Glen Lake Narrows?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Haven Cottages at Glen Lake Narrows?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Haven Cottages at Glen Lake Narrows located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Glen Lake and Little Glen Lake. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

13 Aug 2023

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

Lovely home well supplied

Comfortable with lots of outdoor play area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

8 Aug 2023

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

Comfort at Glen Lake

We have been visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes area for decades, and Bear Haven is one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in at Glen Lake. The cottage is honestly nicer than the pictures. Everything needed for a comfortable vacation is provided, including a well-stocked kitchen, linens, towels, coffee maker with filters, fans, pleasant eating areas, fenced in play area for children, and a decent view of Little Glen. The layout is perfect for two families, and the open floor plan is efficient and cozy. One feature that does not get noticed in the VRBO description is the screen porch with shade and pleasant breezes off the lake. This was an amazing place to read, visit, relax, or eat a snack. The host contacted us early on and then closer to our stay. All the information we needed to know was included and it made for a smooth arrival. A nice touch is a keyless entry pad on the front door and notification that the cottage was ready for occupancy earlier than 4:00. The lake can make rentals have a musty smell, but not here! Easy-to-open windows with screens and a recent remodel make for a clean, fresh cottage. One of our guests was a culinary chef, and he loved the kitchen. Fully stocked, spacious, and easy to use. Don’t hesitate to spend a week here with 5 minute drives to Glen Arbor, the National Park, the public dune climb, Glen Haven Beach, and more. A perfect location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

24 July 2023

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

Excellent Location

We have been traveling to the Glen Arbor area for several years now and renting homes during the summer. This cottage has been our favorite thus far, it is exactly as described and in an excellent location near to all the recreation activities the area has to offer, especially Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the screened in porch in the evenings. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

1 July 2023

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

Amazing Vacation Stay!

Bear Haven is clean, cozy, and comfortable! The decor is inviting and the beds are very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen with all you need. A perfect location to do hiking, biking, boating! A nice place to stay at the end of each adventure we had!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

18 Oct 2022

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

College Friends’ Reunion

Perfect location for our annual fall reunion weekend! We enjoyed the local attractions, but even more the cozy living and dining rooms for our late night chats, comedy movie watching and daily breakfasts cooked together. The gas fireplace gave it an extra cozy vibe.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Bayly

Married nearly thirty years. Five grown children. Ten grandchildren. Happy residents of Ohio. Blessed in our church family. From Chicago. Have lived in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Fort Wayne and St. Paul. Love Toledo and its surrounding area.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I bought this cottage after years of enjoying my brother's family vacation home in Glen Arbor.

What makes this property unique

Glen Lake Narrows is a great place to be. The lakes themselves get shallow with a sandy bottom at the Narrows. If you've been there, you know that boaters will park their boats for hours just across the street from Bear Haven Cottage and swim, wade, float and paddle the afternoon away.

But the location is even better for biking. We love riding to the Heritage Trail and down to Empire or up to Little Traverse Lake. Even better, if you're a more serious biker, is the ride around the lakes and up M22 to Northport. The cottage is superbly located for a variety of rides. As a long-time rider, my husband is convinced there's no better location to begin a ride than at the Narrows.

Easy rides, challenging hill-climbs, trail rides: they're all available from this location. And the cottage is great for after-ride relaxation.

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