Glen Arbor's Historic Glencrest Cottage

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Maple City, MI

Glen Lake1 min walk
Crystal River6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore14 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

This historic home, built in 1870, on an acre of land across from Big Glen Lake , has two glass-enclosed front porches that are the center of activity. The house has three private bedrooms and a wicker day bed on one of the two enclosed porches.

Watch the sun set through the trees on the lake or enjoy your morning coffee as you witness the early morning light. This park-like setting includes mature walnut trees, a circular drive and access just minutes away to Lake Michigan, Big Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes and the quaint town of Glen Arbor.

In addition to the three private bedrooms (sleeps 6-8) and two full bathrooms, there is a dining room, living room, and kitchen. The large master bedroom on the first floor also has a day bed and a walk-in closet. Furnished with antiques and “Up North” Cottage character, this home is a comfortable retreat from the fun in the sun of the beaches of Lake Michigan.

Hike the dunes, have a sunset fire on the beach, kayak Crystal River, boat/ski on Big and Little Glen Lake, or just wander the town of Glen Arbor and enjoy the art galleries, restaurants, live music and the friendly people who call this corner of the world home.

Located on S. Dunn's Farm Road at the base of Miller Hill Rd, this historic home once had established orchards of apples, cherries and pears which were shipped to the Chicago market from Glen Haven. Pick up a copy of the book “Historic Cottages of Glen Arbor” by Barbara Siepker at the Cottage Book Shop on Lake Street and learn more about the history of this house. If you enjoy old world charm and the feel of a real “up north cottage” then this is the home for you.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Katie Rabidoux

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Traveling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Maple City, MI

What's nearby

Glen Lake - 1 min walk
Crystal River - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 11 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 6 min drive
Boone Dock's - 6 min drive
Peg Town Station - 13 min drive
Arts Tavern - 6 min drive
Cherry Republic - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glen Arbor's Historic Glencrest Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

8 Aug 2023

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

Family vacation

The property was a very nice historical home. We loved the front porch and the house had everything we needed. The fire pit was wonderful for s’mores! The location was nice and close to downtown Glen Arbor. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and Katie was wonderful and full of great information about the area when we met her upon our arrival.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

24 July 2023

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

Great vacation cottage

A charming summer cottage with lots of rooms, and well stocked with the necessities. Katie, our host, was incredibly helpful and went out of her way to make our stay wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank P., Milwaukee, WI

9 July 2023

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

Nice old farm house

The Glenncrest cottage was just what we needed. We had two families with adult kids staying. One family was upstairs and the other downstairs. Plenty of room in the bedrooms with more than enough closet and drawer space. It was only a minor inconvenience for those upstairs that both bathrooms are downstairs. We enjoyed cool nights so one of my adult sons stayed on the day bed in the porch and he said it was just fine. The house has a great air conditioning unit that provided great comfortable air when it is hot outside. The kitchen has all the basic necessities with plenty of plates, bowls, and wine glasses! We enjoyed a dinner at the house by using the grill and the outside picnic area - very nice! The house is old and charming with a number of off-level floors but the place is nicely furnished and very clean. Katie was very helpful upon check-in and was available for any questions. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful house in a great location

This is our second time renting this wonderful place and we hope to rent again - it is comfortable, highly functional, and well appointed; it is in a terrific location near Glen Arbor and the hiking and biking trails of Sleeping Bear. House is clean, well - stocked, well- maintained. the front room farmhouse porch is perhaps our favorite place. Can't think of a thing we'd want differently, other than recycling instructions. Thanks to Katie and her property management team for making us feel so welcome. I'd recommend unreservedly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

23 July 2022

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

Great place, great location!

Wonderful. Lots of things provided, like fire wood, beach chairs, pool noodles, crock pot, etc. Very charming house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katie Rabidoux

We were introduced to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore area about 30 years ago. We spent every summer camping with friends and family. After so many years vacationing we became interested in finding a piece we could call our own. We knew instantly the farmhouse that happened to be abandoned and for sale, and one I was always intrigued by while cycling around the lake, was the perfect place for us. We literally breathed life back into the place renovating as much as we can every year and what the budget will allow over time, while trying to preserve the feel of one of the original farmhouses in the area. To this day we consider it a labor of love and an ongoing relationship that continues to provide our family, our friends and our guests with memories that last a life time. We are proud to call this a place we can take care of and share with others.

Why they chose this property

After 15 years of vacationing in Sleeping Bear Dunes, we decided to see what was on the market. We knew immediately in 2007 when we purchased the home that we wanted to breath life back in to this farmhouse. We completed a renovation on our primary home that happened to have a lot of similarities to Glencrest Cottage. Both were built during the 1860'-70's. Both have withstood the test and weather of time and still retain such a wonderful charm and warm surroundings that links us to the past.

What makes this property unique

Our property manger Katie, is just a few minutes away from our home in case you need help with anything during your stay. She also offer's concierge type services, such as provisions. Should you wish to have your fridge and pantry stocked with grocery's prior to your arrival. She can offer recommendations for dining, or if you may just need some local knowledge about area activities and services.