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Downtown cottage with nearby beach access, a grill, deck, & washer/dryer

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 259 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Crystal River
    9 min walk
  • Glen Arbor Shave Ice
    1 min walk
  • Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
    38 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    47 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown cottage with nearby beach access, a grill, deck, & washer/dryer

Little Brown House

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Located in downtown Glen Arbor only a few hundred feet from Lake Michigan, this cottage has a location that can’t be beat. Spend all day exploring the town or enjoying the lake. Either way, this home will make the perfect place to return home to.

Inside, stretch out in the living room, gather for a movie night, whip up tasty meals in the kitchen, and rest well in the comfortable bedroom. Be sure to make use of the peaceful deck which is the perfect setting for some light reading or alfresco dining with the family.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
This cottage's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. A kitchen and a patio are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 10 minutes by car from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Glen Arbor cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 630 sq ft (59 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

88622

Downtown cottage with nearby beach access, a grill, deck, & washer/dryer Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Brown house
Great location! Needs a little TLC. Getting a little tired and worn. Some clean rugs and a new shower curtain would help. Also, need more than two sets of towels. Could be a really great place to stay otherwise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah T., Greensburg, Indiana

Disliked: Cleanliness
ROACHES! Not Clean and No Refund in Sight!
First, let me start this review by saying that I have been very patient with Vacasa during this process, but it is nearly a month after they promised a refund for our stay. We stayed here last year, you can probably go back and find my other review. Last year, the house was clean, well maintained, fresh mulch outside, well stocked. We came back because we loved the location. This year was NOT good. Upon entering the rental we were met with an intense chemical smell, not as clean, over grown weeds by the fire pit. It looked like it had just been left abandoned. After our first night my husband was sitting on the couch and saw a few tiny bugs. He investigated and found they were baby roaches. NOT wood roaches, but the nasty kind. There were 5 of them on the walls. Which means the smell was roach spray driving the roaches up and on the walls. Where there are babies, there are adults. We caught one, I have photos. We called right away and told them we were leaving and we wanted a refund for our stay. Faith D from Vacasa on June 25 promised me a refund with in 3-5 business days. It is now July 17 and there is no refund in sight. The only other response was from KC on July 13 saying “local team is working on updates”. I warned them in my responses that if a refund was not issued, then I would leave this review. I warn you not to stay at this location. Vacasa, you owe me a refund.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick H., Cleveland, ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed with Vacasa management
The main reason for my negative review is that I expected better from the folks that manage the property. I regrettably left a pair of earrings I'd received from my partner on our first anniversary on the bedside table at this cabin. I called Vacasa within hours of our departure to let them know. I tried calling the local office, but they kept rerouting me to the central call center, so I never got to talk to anybody nearby. After several days of calling, I finally got an update that they were "never found." I know I left them, I know exactly where I left them, and I know that the team had all of that information the day that I checked out. There's either been a mismanagement of the process or some unfortunate dishonesty, and either way it means I've lost an item that's sentimentally important to me. As for the property itself: it's well-located, but extremely hard to find if you're arriving at night. Be alert for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place quite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in Glen Arbor
Nice home that’s well equipped to stay in, and perfect location to walk to the beach, grocery store, coffee shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janet V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Suggestions
We enjoyed our stay but a few things were missing that would have made it better. There were no cloth dish towels or hand towels for the kitchen. There was a hair dryer even though I had called and been told there was not one in the unit. A floor lamp near the dining table would have been nice -- puzzles & games after dark were a challenge (we moved another lamp from behind the couch but someone reading a book there was out of luck. A recycling receptacle would be nice. Perhaps more hangers since there was no dresser to hold clothes. There was an issue with staining of white shirts that were washed -- didn't happen to all items--think maybe it was the hard water. These were just things we thought we would share.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to relax.
Cozy very clean close to places to eat. Lake Michigan walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
This was the perfect place for me to have a solo winter retreat. Very cozy and quiet. Loved that I could walk to the lake, grocery store, and coffeeshop.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023