You can look forward to golfing on-site, a playground and laundry facilities at Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Dog friendly.. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Dog 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. There are stairs down to the water. 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.
Dogs 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Glen Arbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Glen Arbor travel guide
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
9 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
44 min drive
Restaurants
Art's Tavern
2 min drive
Cherry Republic
2 min drive
La Becasse
9 min drive
Glen Arbor Wines
3 min drive
The Mill
4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Dog friendly. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Dog friendly.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Dog friendly.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Dog friendly.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Classic "up north" Big Glen cottage nestled by trees. Dog friendly. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Glen Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Little Glen Lake and Crystal River are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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.
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.
Garrett B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Erin B.
18 Aug 2024
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.
Erin B.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Erin B.
17 Aug 2024
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.
Erin B.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Erin B.
16 Aug 2024
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.
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:
Home was perfect. Kids loved having direct access to the lake and never wanted to leave the water. Crossing the street for the lake access was without issue. The house only came with three fans and we were very glad to have brought our own.
Tyler R.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Canton, MI
27 July 2025
Overall Great Time
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Overall we had a great time...We got your v/m on Monday that there would be a mouse service coming out to set outside traps..He came Wed.Had mice inside already..I set traps..Caught 2..More in house..
A guest from Canton, MI
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nancy R. A.
20 June 2022
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.
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.
JC C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ann P.
30 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Pros- Pets allowed- Location- Water access- Washer & dryerCons- Wrong wifi password- No initial response from management regarding wifi password - had to ask again the following day- Entire place smelled musty- Lazy Susan smelled like an animal died in there- Animal poop on the front porch table- Previous renter's belongings under bed- Cluttered- Broken toilet seat
Ann P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
27 Oct 2022
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.
Julie K.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
wendy v.
17 June 2023
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!
wendy v.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rhianna & Cyrus S.
18 Aug 2022
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.
Rhianna & Cyrus S.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lisa F.
26 Aug 2024
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
Lisa F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Brad O.
8 June 2022
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.
Brad O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Julie K.
2 Oct 2020
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.
Julie K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nick S.
2 June 2021
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!
Nick S.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
lynda m.
9 July 2019
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
lynda m.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Kristie D.
13 July 2025
Orchard Oaks and Service Feedback
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than 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:
We stayed at Orchard Oaks 6 days. I grew up in this area and know about rentals, as I had a rental with Leelanau Vacation Rental. On the 2nd day of our stay we saw a mouse race across the living room floor. I left a message to the company the next morning and did not get a response so I left another message and then got a phone call. I was told they would cone out the next day, did not happen so I let them know again. On the day before we left their maintenance came out. We found mouse poop in their cupboards, with kitchen utensils. Gross! The place was musty and back bedrooms by restroom smelled like urine. There is 1 shower, when you have 7 people, that is pretty small. I would limit this place to only 4.we were not reimbursed for anything and management swept it under the rug, no call at the end of stay! We were left with 3 trash bags and not enough toilet paper fir a group of people. The place could offer more accomodations