Orchard Oaks Cottage
3 Bedroom(s) | 1.5 Bathroom(s) | Sleeps 8
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Sleeps 8
3 Bedrooms
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 if you are bringing the kids. 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 screened porch. The water is across the street but has very easy access frontage plus a dock. No outdoor fires are permitted.
It is an easy drive to Glen Arbor for shopping, dining, and other fun local activities. You can rent bicycles and canoes 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
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
- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.
Amenities
bay/sound
Books
DVD Player
Games
Satellite / Cable
Television
Clothes Dryer
Internet
Linens Provided
Living Room
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Wifi
Free Wifi
Coffee Maker
Dishes & Utensils
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Dining Table
bird watching
Water View
Deck / Patio
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Play Area
fishing
hiking
swimming
Enhanced cleaning practices
Clean with disinfectant
No-contact check-in and check-out
High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF
SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)
Linens & Towels
No Air Conditioning
Fans
Washer & Dryer
Smoke Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Full Kitchen
Utensils
Cookware
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Toaster
Blender
Internet (Wifi)
Flat Panel TV
Cable Television
DVD Player
DVD Movies
Board Games
No Fire Pit
No Outdoor Fires Allowed
Charcoal grill
Picnic Table
Deck
Porch
Enclosed/Screened Porch
Dock
Boat Mooring
Sand Toys
Sunrise view
Sandy Lake Bottom
Grassy Shoreline
Lake across road
Short walk to private lakefront
Sleeping Bear Dunes Area
Glen Lake Area
Biking
Boating
Fishing/Fly Fishing
Hiking Trails
Horse Back Riding
Sight-Seeing
Golf
Dunes Golf Course-Empire
Mistwood Golf Course-Lake Ann
Cherry Bowl Drive in Theatre
Sugarloaf the Old Course
Bahle Farms Suttons Bay
Nearby Area Fitness Center
Nearby Bike Rentals
Nearby Boat Launch
Nearby Coffee Shop
Nearby Farmers Market
Nearby Golf Course
Nearby Library
Nearby Medical Services
Nearby Post Office
Nearby Winery
Dog Walking Services
Symphony Orchestra-TC
Wine Tour(s)
Horse Shows By the Bay-Acme
Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat.Lk.Shore
Festivals
Cherry Festival
Bike rentals
Jet ski rentals
Canoe rentals
Wine Festivals (summer& fall)
Wine Events
Tall Ship Cruises
Leelanau Peninsula Winery-LL
The Bay Theater-Suttons Bay
Hop Lot Brewery-Suttons Bay
M22 Challenge-Glen Arbor
Suttons Bay Ciders-Suttons Bay
Northport Dog Parade
Bel Lago Winery-Cedar
Chateau Fontaine-Lake Leelanau
Laurentide WInery-Lake Leelanau
Northern Latitudes Distillery-LL
Brengman Brothers-TC
Chateau de Leelanau-Suttons Bay
Good Neighbor Organic-Norhtport
Silver Leaf Vineyard-Suttons Bay
Boathouse Vineyards-Lake Leelana
Verterra Winery-Leland
Guest Reviews of classic "up north" big glen cottage nestled by trees. pet friendly.
Glen Arbor , MI
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22 user reviews
Wooded wonderland!
Review date: 2023-06-13
Review by Wendy R.
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!
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2023-06-13
Manager Response:
We are pleased to know that this location and amenities worked well for you! We will speak with our housekeeper.Great Location on Big Glen
Review date: 2022-10-26
Review by Lee K.
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.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2022-10-26
Manager Response:
Thank you for staying with us! We are so glad you enjoyed this home once again as well as the recent updates.5 days on Glen Lake
Review date: 2022-08-17
Review by
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.
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2022-08-20
Manager Response:
We are glad you found the cotttage comfortable. We will share you suggestions with the owner.Goog vacation.
Review date: 2022-06-19
Review by
Good.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2022-06-26
Manager Response:
Glad to know that you enjoyed your time in northern Michigan.Very average stay
Review date: 2022-06-07
Review by
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.
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Perfect spot on a map
Review date: 2021-06-02
Review by Nick S.
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!
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2021-06-03
Manager Response:
Thank you ! How nice of you to share you experience at the home. We look forward to your return.Location, Location, Location
Review date: 2020-10-01
Review by Lee K.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2020-10-06
Manager Response:
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed this cozy property ! And athe easy access to fun outings with your dog. We look forward to your return.Location, location, location
Review date: 2019-08-05
Review by Nicole V.
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!
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2019-08-11
Manager Response:
Oh we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed this home and boating on Glen Lake along with your four legged friends! A truly Northern Michigan cabin!Lovely cabin for a family weekend!
Review date: 2018-11-14
Review by Mallory R.
We loved this spot! Super cozy, comfortable and clean! What else do ya need! Our only issue was with one of the heating vents not working, but there was enough around the house to warm entire home without it. Also, would have loved for the fireplace to have been working. Other than that we had a wonderful time together in a gorgeous spot close to town yet nestled in the woods!
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Clear Blue Water
Review date: 2018-09-10
Review by Barbara D.
Cottage review We enjoyed our stay at Orchard Oaks cottage. The photos in this listing are fairly representative of the property, particularly the indoor photos. But one important feature that is not clear in the listing or the pictures is that the cottage is very close to the road. Although there is a lovely large deck on the front of the cottage it’s hard to enjoy time there because of the traffic, which is both visually & audibly distracting. However, there is easy lake access across the street (& the lake is gorgeous) with a long dock & a small deck. That area is much better suited for an outdoor hang out than any space by the cottage. It is worth noting that the shoreline is grassy (not sandy) and the lakebed is rocky at the shoreline. But the dock reaches far enough out into the lake for sandy bottom access.Pros-Clean-Comfortable beds -Loft space is particularly inviting for kids/teenagers.-Conveniently located to area attractions.Cons-Proximity to the road.-Kitchen is small but fridge and stove are full-size and modern.-The only seating for dining is an exterior screened porch. A little quirky but fine for summer weather.-No fire pit (fireplace doesn’t work either but not an issue for summer visitors).
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
June 14-17
Review date: 2018-06-19
Review by
We had a great time. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate it that’s Michigan for you. We were able to enjoy Glen Arbor, have dinner and drinks in town, and enjoyed the cabin and lake as much as we could. Not to mention nearby rivers for fishing made for plenty to do to enjoy ourselves.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Glen Arbor Cottage Rental
Review date: 2016-10-11
Review by
Nicely appointed, great location, convenient for biking.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2017-03-10
Manager Response:
We are thrilled you had a great stay! Come back and see us again soon.Michigan Trip
Review date: 2016-06-20
Review by
A great house and location on the lake!
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2016-06-21
Manager Response:
We are glad you had a great time, come back and see us soon!Just as described :)
Review date: 2016-06-02
Review by Alice M.
The home was exactly as described; no surprises! It was clean, great location, and the water had easier access than I expected. We easily slid two kayaks down to the water, and carried them back up, without any problems. All in all, a perfect trip! Our dogs enjoyed it too!
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2016-06-02
Manager Response:
We are so thrilled you had a wonderful vacation and hope that you will back to see us real soon!Glen Lake Rental
Review date: 2015-10-16
Review by Dale B.
We wanted a few days of R & R up north. This is our second rental through you. The house near Glen Arbor provided a great location for our local day trips. The house was inviting and dog friendly, just enough property for them. Since it's across the street from the lake (with access) and the dock was out of the water, I don't know how it would be as a summer rental. But for our fall getaway, it was great.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Orchard Oaks Cottage Glen Lake
Review date: 2015-09-30
Review by Laura S.
Lovely rustic cottage reminding me of us of times spent Up North Years ago. Thankful owners allowed us to bring our golden retrievers along! We shared a great fishing weekend with our adult children, location made it easy to travel and see the area.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2015-10-02
Manager Response:
Thank you for staying with us. Please come again.Wonderful place for our vacation!
Review date: 2015-08-05
Review by Cindy L.
Orchard Hills Cottage was a nice place for our family. Clean and roomy. We loved having our morning coffee out on the Glen Lake dock across the street!
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Great Location
Review date: 2015-07-28
Review by
This home was located in a nice wooded lot across the street from Glen Lake. Overall the home was very nice, plenty of space to relax, nice bedrooms, awesome screened in porch and located minutes away from everything we enjoy about Glen Arbor. Overall a great place to stay.
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Glen Arbor in July
Review date: 2015-07-21
Review by Patricia P.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
My stay at Orchard Oaks Cottage
Review date: 2014-11-01
Review by
It was a short trip to see the fall colors. Our visit was very enjoyable.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2014-12-02
Manager Response:
Thank you for staying with us.Our visit
Review date: 2014-08-19
Review by
This rustic home worked well for us - four adults, a toddler and a baby along with two dogs. The location is excellent - Glen Arbor just up the road and it is very close to Sleeping Bears Dune. Access to the water is across the road and down a steep set of stairs. There is no beach but a very long stretch of shallow water. It was a bit too cool for swimming but our dogs enjoyed the water very much. The house sets back from the road so that was also good for our dogs. The house and bedrooms are quite small. The eating area is in a screened in porch which works when the weather is warm but was a bit chilly at times. The mattresses were not wonderful and a working vacuum cleaner and dryer (there is a washer) would have gone a long way to making our week more pleasant. This is our first rental in Michigan but we have rented homes in other states so it's hard to know if the cost was reasonable.
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Response date: 2014-11-20
Manager Response:
There will be a new dryer and a vacuum for 2015.July 4th
Review date: 2014-07-25
Review by Jerry S.
Had a great stay. The house was perfect. Very well stocked with the little things. Locations is perfect, short walk to downtown, great dock across the street.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
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